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CAT Safe internet use
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What does "phishing" refer to in the context of internet safety?
A website
A technique to send spam email
An attempt to con users into giving personal info
Type of social media
2
Email spoofing is when someone sends an email pretending to be someone else.
False
True
3
How does a computer worm typically spread?
By physical contact with infected hardware
Through user interactions with infected files or email attachments
By exploiting vulnerabilities in network protocols
Via verbal communication between user
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What can a Trojan do once it is installed on your computer?
All of the optons
Give hackers remote access to your computer
Steal personal information
Install additional malware
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A computer virus only affects the software and cannot damage the hardware of your computer.
False
True
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Once you delete something from the internet, it is gone forever.
True
False
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If you receive an email from your bank asking for personal information, it's always safe to respond.
False
True
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Which type of online activity is most likely to compromise your privacy?
Regularly updating your privacy settings
Sharing sensitive information via unsecured email
Using encrypted messaging apps
Browsing websites with HTTPS
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Which of the following could be a sign of an online hoax?
A message asking for your opinion on a topic
A story that seems unbelievable but is shared widely
A post from a verified account
A news article from a well-known source
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How can you recognize a secure website?
It has a colorful background
It has a padlock icon and starts with "https://
It starts with "http://
It asks for your password multiple times
