WorksheetsCybersecurity (Anti-Malware/Phishing) Awareness Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
What should you do with your computer when walking away?
Turn it off
Leave it unlocked
Lock it
Put it in sleep mode
What is a common characteristic of phishing emails?
Secure web links
Personalized Greeting
Professional language
Misspellings and bad grammar
What is ransomware?
A type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
A type of hardware that protects your computer
A type of antivirus program
A type of software that speeds up your computer
What should you do before clicking on something suspicious?
Ask someone else to click
Click immediately
STOP and THINK
Ignore it
What happens to your files when they are affected by ransomware?
They are moved to a different folder
They are deleted
They are backed up automatically
They are encrypted and become unreadable
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for safe web browsing?
Clicking on advertisements
Being cautious even with known sources
Avoiding email links that are unfamiliar
Staying away from social media links
What can phishing include?
Keystrokes
Malicious software
Ransom requests
Personal files
What type of request is a common tactic in social engineering?
Threatening or urgent abnormal requests
Asking for a vacation
Requesting a meeting
Offering a discount
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a target for attackers in a phishing attempt?
Steal your credit card information
Install the malicious software
Open an attachment
Follow a web link
What kind of access can hackers gain if they steal your login information?
Impersonate you or use your computer to gain access to company systems and data
Update your software
Improve system performance
Delete unnecessary files
What is an attack surface?
The software used to protect a network
The hardware components of a computer system
The physical location of a server
All the points at which a malicious threat actor could try to exploit a vulnerability
Why might it be risky to plug a USB drive you find in a public place into your computer?
It is a new company policy
It might contain important documents
It could be from a non-reputable source
It is a gift from a colleague
What is phishing?
A method to catch fish
A type of computer game
A way to improve internet speed
Cybercriminal attempts to steal personal and financial information or infect computers with malware and viruses
What should you do before clicking on any web link within a message or opening an attachment?
Delete the email immediately
Ignore the email
Be sure the source of the email is legitimate
Forward the email to a friend
Phishing attempts may appear to come from which of the following?
Random phone numbers
Unrelated social media accounts
Legitimate companies, organizations, or known individuals
Unknown sources
In a credit card baiting scam, what might a fake notification from a supposed credit card company be designed to do?
A legitimate transaction on your account
A reward for being a loyal customer
Someone has made an unauthorized transaction on your account, and if you click the link to log in to verify the transaction, your username and password are collected by the scammer
An offer to increase your credit limit
Which of the following is NOT considered an attack surface?
Direct access – Physical or local attack
Antivirus software
Removable media
What is a common baiting tactic involving a fake account on a social media site?
Offering a free product sample
Providing a discount on social media advertising
Mimicking a legitimate person, business, or organization, and may also appear in the form of an online game, quiz, or survey designed to collect information from your account
Sending friend requests to increase your follower count
Who are the primary targets of hackers?
End users and their access to personal & business data
Software developers
IT professionals
Network administrators
What is the first step you should take if you believe you have been the victim of a ransomware attack?
Contact law enforcement
Shut down your system. Physically unplug it if necessary
Notify IT ASAP
Run a virus scan
