The Beginners 2022 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - Search Engine Optimization

The video tutorial discusses search engine optimization (SEO), highlighting both legitimate and malicious practices. It explains how Black Hat SEO tactics can manipulate search results, leading users to malicious websites. The tutorial advises on identifying suspicious links and avoiding scams, particularly those involving Google Ads. It also covers Google's safety measures, such as safe browsing and warning messages, to protect users from harmful sites.

What is the primary goal of search engine optimization (SEO)?

• To improve a website's visibility in search engine results

• To enhance the design of a website

• To increase the number of ads on a website

• To decrease the loading time of a website

What is a common tactic used by hackers to exploit trending topics?

• Hacking into benign websites and inserting malicious code

• Creating new websites

• Paying for top search engine rankings

• Developing new search engines

Why should you be cautious about clicking on links related to trending topics?

• They might lead to outdated information

• They could redirect you to malicious websites

• They often contain too many ads

• They are usually slow to load

What is a sign that a website might be a reputable news source?

• It has a long URL

• It uses a well-known domain name

• It has many pop-up ads

• It frequently changes its content

What is a common feature of misleading ads?

• They always lead to the correct website

• They often display incorrect URLs

• They are only found on social media

• They are always free of charge

What should you do if you want to visit a well-known website like Amazon?

• Use a link from a social media post

• Click on any ad that mentions Amazon

• Type the URL directly into the browser

• Search for it on Google and click the first link

What is one way browsers help protect users from malicious websites?

• By blocking all ads

• By automatically closing suspicious tabs

• By redirecting users to safer websites

• By displaying warning messages for potentially harmful sites