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NOVA - Cybersecurity
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review of NOVA's Cybersecurity Lesson
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Why was the internet originally designed?
To allow people to create TikToks
For computers to talk to one another
For people to talk to one another
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Why isn't the internet perfectly safe?
It is!
It could change the way people use the internet as a free exhange of ideas
It would take too long to check every interaction
To expensive to create a saftey system
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Identity thieves can also attack YOUR friends and family.
False
True
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When someone posts a picture or text on Social Media - where can that information go?
a Government Server
It can be hijacked by identity thieves
The Social Media site's servers
Nowhere
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How do we define hacking?
Breaking into a secure computer
Chopping down a tree
Creative problem solving
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When we talk about enrcyption, what do we mean?
Using a padlock to keep a door secure
Using a code to make sending information over the internet safer
Creating a strong password
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What kinds of information could be found in a Social Media post?
Pet's name
Location
your favorite ice cream flavor
Name
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What are some objects that can be connected to the internet?
Elevators
Refrigerators
Cell phones
Cars
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What can happen if you don't protect your computer?
Nothing
Viruses can attack
Your identity can be stolen
Malware can be installed
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True or False: Hackers are always out to hurt or cheat someone
True
False
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True or False? Opening attachments in an email can be dangerous
False
True
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An example of a strong password is:
Password
12345678
4&tRo#G8!
MyDogTimmy
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True or False: Emails are always encrypted
False
True
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How can you protect yourself from Identity Theft?
Be careful what personal information you share
Update your software & antivirus protection frequently
Create a strong password AND a different one for each account
Nothing
