Websites/emails created to trick you/steal your information

Is it safe to use your real personal information for an online character in a game?

Even in games, you shouldn't reveal personal information

A way for you to help cybercriminals to spread scams

How do you check that an email asking you to change your password/account information is legitimate?

Try to log–on to the site the way you normally would

Can you get an email scam from someone even if you never gave your email to that person?

Yes, phishing scams use software to take other sources

Personality tests are...

A way for cybercriminals to collect facts about you

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Online Scams and Safety

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1
Phishing means....
. Using a phishing pole in the water and catching phish
Someone should have been more careful with the spell check
All of the above
Websites/emails created to trick you/steal your information
2
Preventive measures that can be used include...
Thinking twice before opening attachments/clicking links
Telling others about ways to protect themselves online
All of the above
Using anti-virus, anti-spyware software and a firewall
3
Pop-Up ads are...
Funny jokes
None of the above
. Just annoying advertisements but generally safe
A way to win contests and get fun electronics
4
Is it safe to use your real personal information for an online character in a game?
Yes, as long as you only do it once in a while.
Only your real name and age
Even in games, you shouldn't reveal personal information
Yes.
5
Which of the following is also a scam?
Free sports equipment for filling out a survey
Become a laptop tester.
All of the above
Bank of England security asking you to change your password
6
Which online industry sector saw a rise in phishing attacks in 2014?
Social Networking
None of the above
Gaming
Financial
7
Chain emails are...
None of the above
A way to stay in touch with your friends
A way to ensure you have good luck
A way for you to help cybercriminals to spread scams
8
Identity theft only happens to...
People with firewalls installed on their computers
Adults
All of the above
Youth who share personal information
9
How do you check that an email asking you to change your password/account information is legitimate?
Click on the link in the email.
Try to log–on to the site the way you normally would
Nothing
None of the above
10
Can you get an email scam from someone even if you never gave your email to that person?
Only if you've given out your email to an unknown source
No, you can only receive an email scam from someone you know
Yes, phishing scams use software to take other sources
No, only friends and family know your email.
11
Personality tests are...
A fun way to learn more about yourself
A way of making you more attractive to others
None of the above
A way for cybercriminals to collect facts about you
12
Which of the following is not a tip to avoid falling for scams?
Doing a web search for a company before you give them info
All of the above
Read the fine print
Thinking before you click.

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