Cybersecurity - Part A

Identify the threat:

Lucas receives a text message saying: "Congratulations! You've won a $500 gift card from Target! Click here to claim your prize before it expires: bit.ly/target-winner-2025" Lucas doesn't remember entering any contest, but he shops at Target with his mom sometimes.

• Phishing

• Malware

• Social Engineering Call

• Spyware

Identify the threat:

Marcus finds a USB drive in the school entrance with a label that reads "Confidential - Principal's Files." He's curious about what might be on it and thinks maybe he should plug it in to find out who it belongs to so he can return it.

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Malware Download

• VIRUS-INFECTED USB

• Spyware

Identify the threat:

Laura goes to "Java Junction" coffee shop to do homework. She sees three Wi-Fi networks on her phone: "Java_Junction_Guest," "JavaJunction-Free," and "Java Junction Customer WiFi - No Password." She connects to the third one because it doesn't require asking the staff for a password

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Malware Download

• Fake Wi-Fi Network

• PASSWORD GUESSING

Identify the threat:

When creating an account, Jordan sets up security questions with answers that are easy to remember: "What city were you born in?" (Springfield), "What's your mother's maiden name?" (Johnson), and "What's your favorite food?" (pizza). All of this information is publicly visible on his social media profiles.

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Malware Download

• Fake Wi-Fi Network

• PASSWORD GUESSING

Identify the threat:

Rosa wants to edit photos for her art project but doesn't want to pay for expensive software. She searches "free Photoshop download" and finds a website offering the full version free. She downloads and installs it. Now her computer shows constant pop-ups advertising suspicious products, and her files are being accessed without her permission.

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Malware Download

• Clickbait Link

• Spyware

How does it work?

It operates by infiltrating a device, monitoring user activities like browsing habits and keystrokes, and transmitting sensitive data such as passwords and financial details to attackers.

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Virus-infected USB

• Clickbait Link

• Spyware

How does it work?

It works like a digital lock and alarm system that keeps your personal data, passwords, and private information safe from criminals.

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Virus-infected USB

• Cybersecurity

• Spyware

How does it work?

A form of attack where a person attempts to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing certain actions over the phone. Typically, the attacker impersonates someone trustworthy, such as a colleague, IT support, or authority figure, and uses psychological tactics to build rapport(trust) and credibility.

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Social Engineering Calls

• Cybersecurity

• Spyware

Here's a piece of advice!! (To Prevent a Threat)

Use strong and unique combinations. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Two-Factor Authentication wherever possible.

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Password Guessing

• Cybersecurity

• Spyware

Here's a piece of advice!! (To Prevent a Threat)

Verify sender email addresses carefully. Hover over links to see real destination. Contact sender directly if email seems suspicious. Use email spam filters

• RANSOMWARE ATTACK

• Password Guessing

• Clickbait

• Spyware