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Hack the Basics: Cybersecurity 101
Hack the Basics: Cybersecurity 101
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1
Which of these is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Password and a code sent to your phone
Password and CAPTCHA
Password and username
Password and a fingerprint reader
2
What is the best way to describe 'zero-day vulnerabilities'?
A vulnerability in outdated software
A vulnerability with no fix yet
A type of firewall setting
A vulnerability discovered and fixed in one day
3
What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
To protect from malware only
To stop physical fires
To speed up internet browsing
To block unauthorized access
4
What does the CIA triad in cybersecurity stand for?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Accessibility
Confidentiality, Identity, Authorization
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Control, Integrity, Authentication
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What is a 'man-in-the-middle' attack?
An attack where someone intercepts communication between two parties
An attack that blocks users from accessing a website
An attack targeting usernames and passwords
An attack that redirects users to fake websites
6
Your company's server is suddenly flooded with fake traffic and goes offline. What attack is this?
DDoS Attack
Keylogging
Man-in-the-Middle
Phishing
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Which of these is a famous ransomware attack?
Stuxnet
WannaCry
Spectre
Heartbleed
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Backing up your data is an essential part of cybersecurity.
True
False
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What does 'pharming' mean in cybersecurity?
Redirecting users to fake websites
Growing digital crops
A type of phishing attack over email
Harvesting passwords
10
Why should you avoid public Wi-Fi without a VPN?
It's too slow
It blocks secure websites
Your data can be stolen
It only works on certain devices
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Hashing is used to encrypt data for secure transmission.
False
True
12
Which of these is NOT a common cyberattack method?
SQL Injection
Firewall Partitioning
Phishing
Brute Force
13
What's the main purpose of the CAPTCHA test?
To encrypt web traffic
To monitor web site activity
To determine if a user is a human or bot
To annoy users
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Which of these is NOT an example of malware?
Trojan
Proxy Server
Keylogger
Rootkit
15
Which cybersecurity certification is popular for beginners?
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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What's the FIRST thing you should do if you think your account is hacked?
Change your password
Ignore it and hope it goes away
Blame your sibling
Post on social media about it
17
Which of these passwords is the STRONGEST?
12345678
admin
L3tM3!n2024
password1!
18
In hacker lingo, what's a 'script kiddie'?
A coder working in movies
A hacker using pre-made tools
A skilled ethical hacker
A child who loves coding
19
Your friend texts you a link saying 'FREE PS5 Giveaway!' What should you do?
Ask your friend if they've been hacked
Share the link with others
Click the link immediately
Open it in a private browser tab
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True or False: Encryption scrambles data so only authorized users can read it
False
True
21
What does the term white hat hacker mean?
A hacker who wears white hats
A hacker who works ethically
A hacker who steals passwords
A hacker who specializes in website attacks
22
True or False: Social engineering is a method used to strengthen network security by educating users.
True
False
23
What does the term 'air gap' mean in cybersecurity?
A computer or network with no internet
A specialized feature found in firewalls
A literal gap in the air
A protocol used in secure VPN setups
24
You see a random USB drive lying on the floor. What's the BEST course of action?
Use it as a keychain
Leave it alone or report it to IT
Plug it in to see what's on it
Hand it to a friend for them to try
25
In which movie do characters use exploits to bypass the rules of a simulated system?
Tron
WarGames
The Matrix
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