FBI Warns About Fake Cybersecurity Emails

FBI Warns About Fake Cybersecurity Emails

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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A cyber threat involving fake emails was sent to nearly 100,000 people using a legitimate FBI address due to a software issue. The FBI clarified that its main network was not affected but advised the public to be cautious of emails from unknown sources.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people received the fake emails about a cyber threat?

150,000

100,000

75,000

50,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was exploited to send the fake emails from a legitimate FBI address?

A network issue

A software problem

A hardware malfunction

A human error

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Did the software problem affect the FBI's main computer network?

Yes, it caused major disruptions

Yes, but only temporarily

No, but it affected other systems

No, it did not affect the main network

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precaution does the FBI recommend regarding emails?

Ignore all emails

Delete emails from known addresses

Be cautious of emails from unknown addresses

Forward all emails to the FBI

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue discussed in the video?

A new software update

A network expansion

A cyber threat email incident

A hardware upgrade

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