Which of the following is an example of phishing?

Tricking users into providing personal information via fake emails or web

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

To block unauthorized access to or from a private network

A malicious program that locks files and demands payment to unlock them

What is the best way to avoid malware?

Download software only from trusted websites

What should you do if you suspect your account has been hacked?

Change your password immediately and enable two-factor authentication

What is cybersecurity?

The protection of computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats

What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Adding an extra layer of security by requiring two or more verification

What is a "strong" password?

A password that uses a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

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1
Which of the following is an example of phishing?
Hacking into a server to steal data
Downloading files from a secure server
Sending spam email to advertise a product
Tricking users into providing personal information via fake emails or web
2
What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
To cool down your computer
To act as antivirus software
To make your internet faster
To block unauthorized access to or from a private network
3
What is ransomware?
A feature of antivirus software
A type of software that speeds up your computer
A legal tool used to secure data
A malicious program that locks files and demands payment to unlock them
4
What is the best way to avoid malware?
Click on pop-up ads that offer free software
Download software only from trusted websites
Avoid updating your computer
Open attachments from unknown sources
5
What should you do if you suspect your account has been hacked?
Delete your account
Post about it on social media
Ignore it and hope it resolves itself
Change your password immediately and enable two-factor authentication
6
What is cybersecurity?
A way to speed up the internet connections
The protection of computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats
The practice of designing websites
The use of a computer to spy others
7
What does the acronym "VPN" stand for?
Variable Personal Network
Virtual Private Network
Very Private Network
Virtual Public Network
8
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
Using only one strong password for all accounts
using multiple usernames and passwords for one account
Adding an extra layer of security by requiring two or more verification
Sharing your login details with someone you trust
9
Which of the following is NOT a strong password?
P@ssw0rd!
123456
H@rd2Gu3ss!
Tr33H0us3!
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What is a "strong" password?
A password that is only one word
A password that you share with close friends
A password that uses a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
A password that is easy to remember, like your birthday

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