Malware that prevents access to files until a ransom is paid

What is cybersecurity?

The protection of computer systems from threats

What is social engineering?

Tricking people into giving up personal information

Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems

Cyber-attack used to trick others into giving information over the internet

Which is an example of cyberbullying?

Sending cruel messages to someone online

What is identity theft?

Stealing someone's personal information to commit fraud

Which of the following is a sign of a phishing email?

It has spelling errors and urgent language

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What should I do if I am being cyberbullied?
All of the above
Don't respond to the bully
Tell a trusted adult
Save the evidence
2
What is ransomware?
Special clothes you wear when paying a ransom
Malware that destroys your computer just for fun
Malware that collects your data without your knowledge
Malware that prevents access to files until a ransom is paid
3
What is cybersecurity?
The study of code breaking
The use of social media platforms securely
A method of encrypting data on computer systems
The protection of computer systems from threats
4
What is social engineering?
Tricking people into giving up personal information
Building a robot family to defend your home
Sending threatening messages online
Malware that locks or encrypts files until a ransom is paid
5
What is malware?
Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems
Installing antivirus software
A method of encrypting data
Manipulating people into revealing confidential information
6
What is phishing?
Going down to the river and catching a Barramundi
Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computer systems
Cyber-attack used to trick others into giving information over the internet
Illegal use of someone's personal information
7
Which is an example of cyberbullying?
Installing antivirus software to fight bullies
A method of blocking social engineering attacks
Beating up a persons character in a video game online
Sending cruel messages to someone online
8
What is identity theft?
A way to block social engineering attacks
When you use something from another culture in an unrespectful manner
Stealing someone's personal information to commit fraud
When you see a puppy and go 'woof woof'
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How can you protect yourself from malware?
Installing antivirus software
Using weak passwords
Ignoring software updates
Clicking links on websites that are not trustworthy
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Which of the following is a sign of a phishing email?
It is from a trusted sender's email address
It has spelling errors and urgent language
All of the above
It has no attachments

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