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WorksheetsPhishing Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ________ activity.
Hidden
Criminal
Advertising
News
Which of the below is a clue that a message or an email might be phishing?
It's from a "friend in trouble."
The message has a sense of urgency.
There are spelling and grammar errors in the message.
All of the above.
You see a contest that reads, "Win $10,000 instantly! Click this link to sign up!" You click on the link, and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. Why could it be unsafe to share your private information?
You could no longer be you.
Someone could steal your information to create a fake identity pretending to be you.
Someone could give you a lot of money.
Your information would be safe because you're sharing the information online.
You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from YouTube." What should you do?
Open the message. It seems to be from a website you know.
Don't open the message. All clues indicate that it's an internet scam.
Send the message to a friend. They might be interested in the free offer.
Open the message. You can't pass on a free offer!
Is this a Genuine or Phishing Email?
Genuine
Phishing
Getting sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication
Investment scam
Pyramid Schemes
Banking scam
Phishing scam
If you think you got scammed or hacked, you should...
Email a teacher
Get a new internet provider
Change your passwords
Hacker
Someone who can break into a computer
Someone who fixes your computer.
Should you use the same password for multiple accounts?
As long as it is a good one
Never
Sure
Why should you hover over links before clicking?
To give the preview time to load
To see where they are actually going to take you
To give your wifi connection time to load
To waste time
Can sharing your location on social media put you in danger?
No, I want people to know where I am
Yes, anyone can stalk me when I share my location
Sometimes it is good to let others know where I am at to meet new people
Do you allow updates to install when they become available?
Yes
No
What is the best way to protect your online accounts?
Use the same password for all accounts
Use strong, unique passwords for each account
Write your passwords on a sticky note
Share your passwords with friends
What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender with an attachment?
Open the attachment immediately
Delete the email without opening the attachment
Forward the email to your friends
Reply to the email asking for more information
Which of the following is a sign that a website might be unsafe?
The URL starts with 'https'
The website has a lot of pop-up ads
The website has a privacy policy
The website is recommended by a friend
