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WorksheetsHow Cyber Safe Are You? Part 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What should you do if you are unsure whether a link in an email is safe to click?
Just click it anyway and see what happens.
Trust your gut and open the link to check.
Hover your mouse over the link to preview where it leads before clicking.
Send the link to a friend or coworker to see what they think.
In cybersecurity, what is the main function of a firewall?
Scans your system and eliminates viruses.
Blocks unauthorized access to or from a private network.
Encrypts sensitive data while it's being sent.
Monitors and records a user's online behaviour.
What should you do first if you think your computer might be infected with malware?
Disconnect from the internet and hope the issue resolves on its own.
Quickly install more antivirus software without checking the source.
Use trusted antivirus software or contact a cybersecurity expert to scan and remove the malware.
Post about the issue on social media to see if anyone can help.
Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?
Installing antivirus software to protect your device.
Pretending to be IT support to trick someone into giving up their password.
Configuring a firewall to secure a network.
Performing regular updates to keep software secure.
Tom gets a call from someone claiming to be from the IT department. They say there’s a problem with his account and ask for his login details to “fix it remotely.” The caller sounds professional and even knows his name and job title.
What should Tom do?
Give his login info to resolve the issue quickly.
Hang up and report the incident to the real IT department.
Ask for their name and call them back later.
Share only his username, not his password.
Jake connects to free Wi-Fi at a mall. Before gaining access, he’s redirected to a login page asking for his email and password. He fills it out. Later, he finds out someone tried logging into his social media accounts.
What kind of attack did Jake fall for?
Phishing via a fake login page on a public network.
Password reset attack.
Adware infection from an app.
SIM card cloning.
When are phishing attacks most likely to increase in frequency?
During festive or holiday seasons.
Late at night or during midnight hours.
Only on weekends.
Early in the morning, around breakfast time.
Which of the following would be the best password (hardest to crack)?
Summ3r2017
12345678
t3chnologyRulz
iLm!J@c)&dl^A
What makes it crucial for internet users to participate in cybersecurity awareness training at least once a year?
Only IT professionals need it.
Internet users do not need training if they use strong passwords.
Cybercriminal tactics evolve, so regular training keeps you safe.
Only people who do online financial transactions need it.
What is “deepfake phishing”?
Using AI to automate software updates.
A phishing scam that uses fake documents.
Using AI-generated fake voices or videos to impersonate someone for fraud.
A new antivirus tool.
