What is network sniffing?

a tool used for analyzing data packets sent over a network

What makes a strong password

Long and has complex characters.

security system designed for the network

What should I do if I think my password has been compromised?

Immediately change your password

common types cyber of attacks

password attack, malware attack, ransomeware, phishing attack

What is two-factor authentication?

access to a website/application only after presenting 2 peices of info

what are the advantages of cybersecurity

prevents unauthorized users, protects against ransomware, malware, social engineering, and phishing, protects end-users, gives good protection for data and networks

What is port scanning?

a technique finding open ports and service availability on a specific host

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1
What's the safest way to manage all of your passwords?
Remember it in your head, duh!
Password Manager
writing it down
autofill and saving passwords on web
2
What is network sniffing?
a tool used for analyzing data packets sent over a network
process of finding weakness in computers or private networks
a tool used for analyzing passwords sent over a network
sniffing the network, duh!
3
What makes a strong password
Long and has complex characters.
your birthday
Has "password" in it
Short and has no symbols or letters
4
What is a firewall?
security system designed for the network
allows the sender and recipient of a message to read its details
A large wall that prevents attacks
Wall of Fire, duh!
5
What should I do if I think my password has been compromised?
Immedialty go get a new device and throw out the old
Nothing, duh!
Immediately change your password
tell someone and cry
6
common types cyber of attacks
password attack
malware attack
ransomeware
phishing attack
7
What is two-factor authentication?
a password manager
access to a website/application only after presenting 1 peice of info
access to a website/application only after presenting 2 peices of info
A game, duh!
8
How often should I change my password?
Once a year
everyday
Every 3 months
never, not necessary
9
what are the advantages of cybersecurity
prevents unauthorized users
protects against ransomware, malware, social engineering, and phishing
protects end-users
gives good protection for data and networks
10
What is port scanning?
trial-and-error method to find out the right password or PIN
IDK
scanning ports
a technique finding open ports and service availability on a specific host
11
What/Where do I need passwords for online?
Anywhere that requires it
You don't need any
Personal stuff
At home

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