What is a digital footprint?

The trail of data you leave behind when using the internet

What is the most secure way to create a strong password?

Use a random combination of letters, numbers and symbols

A malicious program that locks your files and demands payment

What does 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) add to your account security?

An extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification

What does "phishing" refer to in Cybersecurity?

A cyberattack where attackers trick users into revealing sensitive info

Why is it important to limit the personal information you share on social media?

To prevent identity theft and cyberstalking

What should you do if you receive an unexpected email from your bank asking you to click a link and enter your details?

Ignore the email, as banks never send emails like that, Call your bank using their official contact number to verify

Why is public Wi-Fi considered risky for sensitive activities like online banking?

Hackers can intercept data on unsecured networks

Which of these is the best way to ensure your software is protected from vulnerabilities?

Keep your software updated with the latest security patches

What is social engineering in cybersecurity?

A method where attackers manipulate people into giving up confidential info

What is a zero-day vulnerability?

A security flaw unknown to the vendor and actively exploited by hackers

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1
What is a digital footprint?
The trail of data you leave behind when using the internet
A type of cybersecurity tool
A method for tracking hackers
A secure method for encrypting data
2
What is the most secure way to create a strong password?
Write it on a sticky note and attach it to your computer
Use the same password for all accounts for easy recall
Use personal info like your name or birthday
Use a random combination of letters, numbers and symbols
3
What is Ransomware?
A security tool used to prevent cyberattacks
A method for safely storing passwords
A type of software that speeds up your computer
A malicious program that locks your files and demands payment
4
What does 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) add to your account security?
An extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification
A longer password requirement
A security question that asks your mother’s maiden name
A second password to remember
5
What does "phishing" refer to in Cybersecurity?
A way to secure your online accounts
A type of firewall
A method of fishing using the internet
A cyberattack where attackers trick users into revealing sensitive info
6
What type of attack floods a website with excessive traffic, causing it to crash?
Man-in-the-Middle attack
SQL Injection
Denial-of-Service (DOS) Attack
Phishing
7
Why is it important to limit the personal information you share on social media?
To prevent identity theft and cyberstalking
To avoid spam emails
To reduce unwanted friend requests
To make your profile look professional
8
What should you do if you receive an unexpected email from your bank asking you to click a link and enter your details?
Forward the email to all your contacts as a warning
Ignore the email, as banks never send emails like that
Click the link and enter your details immediately
Call your bank using their official contact number to verify
9
Why is public Wi-Fi considered risky for sensitive activities like online banking?
It is too slow for secure transactions
It always requires a password to connect
It automatically blocks cyber threats
Hackers can intercept data on unsecured networks
10
Which of these is the best way to ensure your software is protected from vulnerabilities?
Install updates only when the software crashes
Use old software versions because they are more stable
Only update antivirus software, as it is the most important
Keep your software updated with the latest security patches
11
What is social engineering in cybersecurity?
A method where attackers manipulate people into giving up confidential info
The practice of building secure networks
A cybersecurity certification
A way to train AI to defend against cyberattacks
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What is a zero-day vulnerability?
A password that expires after one day
A type of antivirus software
A security flaw unknown to the vendor and actively exploited by hackers
A flaw in software that is discovered and patched before attackers exploit

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