Why is it important to keep software updated?

To fix security vulnerabilities

What is a common method for spreading malware?

Using malicious attachments in emails

Which of the following are best practices for creating a strong password? (Select all that apply.)

Avoid personal info (birthdays, names, pets), Never reuse passwords across different accounts, Combine uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, Use at least 12 characters

In cybersecurity awareness, what does the term 'phishing' refer to?

A method for gathering personal information

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1
Which of the following is considered a social engineering attack?
Phishing
Ransomware
Malware
SQL Injection
2
Why is it important to keep software updated?
To keep hardware compatible
To increase battery life
To fix security vulnerabilities
To add new features
3
What is a common method for spreading malware?
Regular software updates
Building secure software
Installing trusted applications
Using malicious attachments in emails
4
What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
To increase internet speed
To encrypt internet traffic
To provide free internet access
To filter harmful websites
5
Which of the following are best practices for creating a strong password? (Select all that apply.)
Avoid personal info (birthdays, names, pets)
Never reuse passwords across different accounts
Use at least 8 characters
Combine uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
Use at least 12 characters
Change your password every 30 days, even if there’s no breach
6
What should be done if a suspicious email is received?
Ignore it and hope it goes away
Delete it immediately
Open it to see what it contains
Report it to the IT department
7
Which of the following is a strong password?
S!mpleP@ss!
P@ssw0rd132
password
123456
8
What is a common sign of a malware infection?
Frequent pop-up ads
Automatic software updates
Slower computer performance
Decreased battery life
9
In cybersecurity awareness, what does the term 'phishing' refer to?
A type of malware
A security practice for protecting networks
An advanced encryption technique
A method for gathering personal information
10
You should change your password every 30 days, even if there’s no breach.
True
False

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