Cyber criminals acting as trusted senders to 'fish' for information

Select the URLs which could be indicative of a phishing attempt when encountered in an email

https://www.instagrarn.com, http://www.bankofamerica.co.cn, https://www.paypa1.com

If you see this on a MacBook, what does it mean?

The hard drive is failing - back up files ASAP

A teacher asks if GoGuardian will work on iPads. What you should tell them?

GoGuardian has the ability, however the district has not purchased it

What is "ransomware?"

software that infects computers & holds data hostage until you send money

Which people in the district should be responsible for cybersecurity at the schools?

All staff members - should know some cybersecurity basics

If you suspect a phishing attempt, you should:

Contact the Tech Department (email Dean!)

A teacher brings a printer from home. What should you do?

Tell the teacher they can connect via USB cable

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Tech Meeting 2/22/24

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1
Companies will often ask you to provide your password or other sensitive data via email for verification purposes.
True
False
2
What is "phishing?"
A fun day with your family
Someone romancing you by sending photos of a different person
Hackers watching you through your webcam
Cyber criminals acting as trusted senders to 'fish' for information
3
Select the URLs which could be indicative of a phishing attempt when encountered in an email
https://www.instagrarn.com
http://www.bankofamerica.co.cn
https://itunes.apple.com
https://www.paypa1.com
4
If you see this on a MacBook, what does it mean?
It is loading, just be patient
The battery is going bad - replace it ASAP
The MacBook needs an update
The hard drive is failing - back up files ASAP
5
Which one is NOT a common tactic used in phishing emails to induce urgency?
Your account will be deactivated soon!
Check out our new features!
Suspicious activity detected!
Verify your account within 24 hours!
6
A teacher asks if GoGuardian will work on iPads. What you should tell them?
GoGuardian has the ability, however the district has not purchased it
Yes, you can download it from the App Portal right now
All iPads already have it. Yours don't? Sounds like a skill diff tbh
They have to purchase it themselves
7
What is "ransomware?"
computer equipment that criminals steal and won't return until you pay them
a kind of cryptocurrency
software used to protect your computer from harmful viruses
software that infects computers & holds data hostage until you send money
8
Which people in the district should be responsible for cybersecurity at the schools?
All staff members - should know some cybersecurity basics
Principals - responsible for their staff members following procedures
Tech Department - they know the technical side of cybersecurity the best
Superintendent - they run the district & need to ensure cybersecurity
9
If you suspect a phishing attempt, you should:
Click on links to verify the claims
Reply to the sender requesting more information
Contact the Tech Department (email Dean!)
Click on the Unsubscribe link in the email
10
A teacher brings a printer from home. What should you do?
Connect it to WiFi
Tell the teacher they can connect via USB cable
Plug it in to the network with an ethernet cable
Snitch on them to the principal
11
Cyber criminals only target large companies and corporations.
False
True

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