Cyber Security Awareness

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Cyber Security Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge on cyber security with our engaging quiz! Learn essential concepts that can help you stay safe online and protect your personal information.

This quiz includes:

10 multiple-choice questions
Real-life scenarios
Immediate feedback on your answers

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ProtectiveShield742

What does the “https://” at the beginning of a URL denote, as opposed to "http://" (without the “s”)?

That the site has special high definition

That information entered into the site is encrypted

That the site is the newest version available

That the site is not accessible to certain computers

None of the above

Which of the following is an example of a “phishing” attack?

Sending someone an email that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like an email from someone the person knows

Creating a fake website that looks nearly identical to a real website in order to trick users into entering their login information

Sending someone a text message that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like a notification that the person has won a contest

All of the above

Criminals access someone’s computer and encrypt the user’s personal files and data. The user is unable to access this data unless they pay the criminals to decrypt the files. This practice is called …

Botnet

Ransomware

Driving

Spam

Turning off the GPS function of your smartphone prevents any tracking of your phone’s location.

True

False

If a public Wi-Fi network (such as in an airport or café) requires a password to access, is it generally safe to use that network for sensitive activities such as online banking?

Yes, it is safe

No, it is not safe

You get an email at work from an address you don’t recognise. The email warns that your email account has been hacked and you must click on a link immediately to reset your password. What do you do?

Click on the link

Delete the email

Call the police

You get a text message on your mobile phone that says “Congratulations! You’ve won a Apple iPod. Click here to claim your free Apple iPod.” What do you do?

Delete the text

Click, collect and go to lunch early

Phone your mobile service provider

How do you remember a new password?

Add your password to a list of passwords in an Excel spreadsheet

Use a secure password manager

Write it on a post-it and stick it by your desk

You are checking your emails and notice you have another suspicious email asking you to click on a link. What do you call this type of cybercrime?

Phishing

Spam

Pharming

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