Understanding HTTPS and Internet Security

What does the 'S' in HTTPS stand for?

• Secure

• Simple

• Server

• Standard

Why is it important to use HTTPS when browsing the internet?

• It speeds up the loading time of websites.

• It encrypts data to prevent interception by attackers.

• It allows access to more websites.

• It reduces data usage.

What is the role of a certificate authority in HTTPS?

• To manage internet traffic.

• To block malicious websites.

• To sign certificates and authenticate websites.

• To provide free internet access.

How did Let's Encrypt contribute to the adoption of HTTPS?

• By providing free certificates.

• By creating a new internet protocol.

• By offering faster internet speeds.

• By developing a new web browser.

What should you check in the address bar to ensure a secure connection?

• The website's logo

• The presence of a padlock icon

• The website's color scheme

• The number of ads on the page

What is a common misconception about the HTTPS padlock icon?

• It guarantees the website is trustworthy.

• It indicates the website is fast.

• It shows the website is popular.

• It means the website is free to access.

What type of information does HTTPS not encrypt?

• The content of web pages

• Metadata, including URLs

• User passwords

• Credit card information

What is DNS poisoning?

• A technique to improve website loading times

• A way to encrypt DNS queries

• A type of attack that redirects users to malicious websites

• A method to speed up DNS queries

What is the purpose of encrypted DNS?

• To encrypt DNS queries and enhance privacy

• To increase internet speed

• To block all ads on websites

• To provide free internet access

How can encrypted DNS improve user privacy?

• By hiding the user's IP address

• By encrypting the host names of visited pages

• By providing anonymous browsing

• By blocking all cookies