What is a common misconception about HTTPS?

HTTPS only encrypts data in transit

Is deleted data gone forever?

No, it can be recovered unless securely wiped

Can you always tell when you’ve been hacked?

No, some attacks go undetected for months

How do most cyberattacks succeed?

Simple human error, like clicking phishing links

Are strong passwords alone enough to protect you?

No, you also need MFA and monitoring

Who do hackers target the most?

Anyone with weak defenses, including individuals

Cybersecurity is only an IT issue.” What is the reality?

False – it’s a shared responsibility across departments

What is a limitation of traditional antivirus software?

It cannot detect modern threats like zero-days

Are mobile devices secure by default?

No, they have many vulnerabilities

How often should cybersecurity be maintained?

Continuously, with updates and training

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IEEE Quiz 03

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1
What is a common misconception about HTTPS?
All HTTPS sites are malicious
HTTPS does not exist on modern sites
HTTPS means a site is 100% safe
HTTPS only encrypts data in transit
2
Is deleted data gone forever?
Yes, always
It depends on the browser used
No, it can be recovered unless securely wiped
Only if deleted from the desktop
3
Can you always tell when you’ve been hacked?
No, some attacks go undetected for months
Only if the hacker leaves a message
Only mobile users are unaware
Yes, there are always alerts
4
How do most cyberattacks succeed?
Brute-force quantum algorithms
Complex hardware hacking
Sophisticated AI tools
Simple human error, like clicking phishing links
5
Are strong passwords alone enough to protect you?
Yes, if changed every month
No, passwords are never needed
Yes, if the password is very complex
No, you also need MFA and monitoring
6
Who do hackers target the most?
Primarily large financial institutions
Only governments
Only Fortune 500 companies
Anyone with weak defenses, including individuals
7
Cybersecurity is only an IT issue.” What is the reality?
Legal and HR have nothing to do with cybersecurity
False – it’s a shared responsibility across departments
Only developers and network engineers are responsible
True – only IT needs to handle it
8
What is a limitation of traditional antivirus software?
It cannot detect modern threats like zero-days
It deletes all your files automatically
It is not compatible with the internet
It cannot block any malware
9
Are mobile devices secure by default?
No, but only if rooted
No, they have many vulnerabilities
Yes, because they are personal
Yes, if bought from a known brand
10
How often should cybersecurity be maintained?
Only during onboarding
Once a year is enough
Every five years
Continuously, with updates and training

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