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IAU Cybersecurity competition
IAU Cybersecurity competition
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"Skimming" in e-banking refers to...
Multiple transactions by one credit card
Conversion of a debit card into credit card
Identifying fraudsters copying vital information from credit cards
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What is the simplest way to stop brute-force cyberattacks dead in their tracks?
Add a few unique characters to any password or PIN
Add a deadbolt lock to all entryways
Shred all paperwork containing sensitive information
3
Which of the following are examples of programs?
jpeg's, tif's, and gif's
Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word
Reports, records, and letters
All of the above
4
The best defense against ransomware is being proactive when you...
Regularly update all your devices and software
Purchase comprehensive cybersecurity insurance
Back up your data regularly
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The process through which an illegitimate website pretends to be a specific legitimate website
Sniffing
Spoofing
Backdoors
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An automated telephone call which delivers a recorded message
Vishing
Spam
Robocall
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The trail that is created when a person uses the internet
Digital identity
Digital citizenship
Digital footprint
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What is the name of this security precautions?
Security question
Name and Password
Forget password
One-time-password (OTP)
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It's safe and more expedient, to conduct business via instant messaging
False
True
10
What is the weakest link in cybersecurity?
Humans
Short passwords
Weak encryption
11
If you're not careful about your Internet browsing, which of the following can be the result?
All of the above
Spyware
Viruses
Hacking
12
Your password should be changed:
Daily
Infrequently
Never
Regularly
13
Which of the following Email attachment file types should never be opened?
EXE - Executable File
VBS - VBScript Script File
BAT - Batch Processing
All of the above
14
If you see a suspicious or dangerous drone flying near you, you should:
Call the FAA
Call the police
Shoot it out of the sky
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A ___ seeks to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users.
Website attack
Phishing attack
DoS attack
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What is ransomware?
A software used to protect your computer from harmful viruses
A software that hold's your data hostage until you send the attacker money
Computer equipment that criminals steal from you until you pay them
17
Where should you write down your passwords?
Someplace easily seen from my computer
Someplace that is out of sight, like beneath your keyboard
Anywhere as long it's kept safe in a secure location
You should never write down your passwords
18
What should you do if you think your identity or accounts have been compromised?
Call the police
Monitor your email address and accounts and change your passwords
Respond to the warning email you have received
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You should never respond to SPAM
False
True
20
What is the first thing you should do if your company is facing ransomware demands?
Contact the cybersecurity concerned parties and do not pay the ransom
Determine if it's demand is legitimate and follow instructions to get data
Ignore the demands, but back up all data just in case
21
The best way to minimize your digital footprint
Post less personal information on social media
Take fewer photos with your smartphone
Travel less with your smartphone
22
Which one of these things is most effective for maintaining your digital privacy?
Covering your computer’s front-facing camera
Unsubscribing from all spam emails
Not sharing personal information on social media
23
Which ride-sharing service collects the least amount of your data?
Uber
Public taxi service
Kareem
24
When is it ok to reuse a password?
When it is too hard to remember a long password
Never
When you are logging into social media accounts
25
Which one of these statements is false?
Card skimmers can be hidden inside ATMs
Bluetooth skimmers are detected by using smartphones
Tokenized transactions are more secure than credit cards
26
What’s a type of malware that is often disguised as a legitimate software?
Trojan
Virus
Bug
