Cybersecurity Flashcards

1

Wi-fi routers come with default passwords that should be reset to improve security

True
False

2

You should use different passwords for each account/site you use

True
False

3

What components might indicate a phishing attempt

all of the above
unfamiliar sender/email addresses
requests for personal information
poor grammar and misspelling

4

Where should passwords not be stored

in your mind
locked away in a secure location
on post it notes in an unsecure location
in password managers

5

Passwords should include personal data like names and birthdays

False
True

6

urgent or threatening language in an email may indicate a phishing attempt

True
False

7

MFA helps secure BYOD by doing what

a and b
decreases likelihood of unauthorized access
prevents data loss in the event of loss or theft
encrypts data

8

Which of the following is not a type of social engineering attack?

rootkit
spear phising
baiting
vishing

9

A strong password consists of:

alpha-numeric combination
all of the above
special characters
words not found in the dictionary

10

What should you do when you recognize a phishing attempt

click on the link in the email
report the email as spam
b and c
ignore any request for personal information

11

Usage guidelines must be set for BYOD

True
False

12

Spam filters always catching phishing attempts

False
True

13

Public Wi-Fi poses which risk

password stealing
all of the above
risk of identity theft
devices can become infected with malware

14

Spear phishing is highly targeted cyberattacks meant to steal sensitive data and install malware

False
True

15

VPNs do not do the following

hide your IP address and location
stop you from visiting malicious sites
Encrypt your data when using the internet
create a secure path for data to travel

Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity

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