Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021
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
A group of computers that is networked together and used by hackers to steal information is called a …
Botnet
Rootkit
DDoS
Operating system
Don’t know
Some websites and online services use a security process called two-step authentication. Which of the following images is an example of two-step authentication?
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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
None of the above
“Private browsing” is a feature in many internet browsers that lets users access web pages without any information (like browsing history) being stored by the browser. Can internet service providers see the online activities of their subscribers when those subscribers are using private browsing?
Yes
No
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
What kind of cyber security risks can be minimized by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Use of insecure Wi-Fi networks
Key-logging
De-anonymization by network operators
Phishing attacks
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