WorksheetsPreventive cybersecurity
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What information do phishing sites usually try to obtain?
Social media passwords
Personal stories
Email address
Random numbers
Which sign is usually a warning sign when identifying a phishing site?
The site uses HTTPS
The site requires a username and password
The website has a misspelled domain name
The site has a strong password
How to prevent becoming a victim of cyber threats?
Always click on all links received
Use weak passwords
Do not update your operating system and software
Be vigilant and cautious of unknown links and attachments
What is the purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
To increase the speed of login
Provide more personal information
Increase account security
Reduce password length
What should you do if you receive an email claiming to be from your bank asking you to click on a link and enter your account information?
Click on the link and provide the information immediately
Ignore the email
Check that the sender of the email is an official address of the bank and do not click on the link
Reply to the email requesting verification of your information
Phishing attacks are usually spread through which method?
Email, social media and SMS
Email only
Physical mail
Face-to-face communication
What is malware?
A type of computer hardware
a computer operating system
a computer programme designed to damage or invade a computer system
a type of computer anti-virus software
How can I prevent becoming a target of cyber threats?
Use the same password regularly
Click on links from unknown sources
Update your operating system and software
Not using a firewall
When you receive an email from a stranger asking you to download an attachment, what should you do?
Download and open the attachment immediately
Mark the email as spam
Reply to the email asking who the sender is
Share the link to the attachment on social media
What is the main target of phishing?
To steal personal information
Attacking computer hardware
Selling virtual goods
Increase Internet speed
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
Using several different email addresses
Using multiple different passwords
Using several different social media platforms
Using multiple different authentication methods such as passwords and mobile phone verification codes
What is a hacker?
A computer program
a type of computer hardware
a person or organisation that attempts to gain illegal access to a computer system
an internet service provider
What steps should you take if you suspect your email account may have been compromised?
Do nothing and hope the problem will resolve itself
Change your password, enable two-factor authentication, check login activity
Delete the email account
Send a spam email as a distraction
Which is an important best practice when protecting against cyber threats?
Use the same password to simplify logins
Do not update operating systems and software
Back up important files regularly
Ignore all email attachments
What is "spear-phishing"?
A specific form of phishing
A low-level form of phishing attack
A well-planned phishing attack against a specific person or organisation.
A random form of phishing
