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This quiz is meant to test the knowlegte of others about internet security. #internet #security
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A firewall removes viruses on your compter
True
False
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If you suspect malware is on your computer what should you do?
Play pokemon
Do not do anything
Stop using any activities that require usernames/passwords
Log in your bank account on your infected computer
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FOMO is a ______
fear of mobile devices
program that creates fake or misleading videos
anxiety that an interesting events may currently be happening elsewhere
searching for and publishing private or identifying information online
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A type of malware that can copy itself and spread to new compters without humans
worm
trojan
phishing
virus
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Which one of the options below prove that you have malware?
You become max level in every game
Your computer scan says it is infected with spyware
Your keyboard keys start falling off
When your computer does not shutdown or restart.
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While you are surfing the web you notice an ad that says win a free Playstation what do you do?
Send the link to your mate
Sign up and fill in your details
Ignore it
Click on it but do not sign up
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To avoid Phishing
Use anti-spyware software
All the answers
Use a different computer
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How can you prevent identity theft?
Change your password once a month or more
Get insurance
Use a very simple password like abc123
Use the same password for everyone on your email accounts
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What clue is certain that you may have spyware on your computer?
Malware
Trojans
Popups
I don't know
10
Adware is a ______
well known Apple product
the best antivirus program
software that displays or downloads material such as banners or pop-ups
program that gets access to a computer by appearing to be harmless
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Malware programs gather information that leads to loss of privacy. How can you be protected?
Close window
Turn Off Computer
Anti-Virus Program
Never use your computer
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How can you prevent your computer from being infected with spyware?
Use no programs or firewalls.
Use an anti-virus program.
Download files from websites you don't trust.
Ask your friend if your computer is infected with spyware
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How does Phishing affect you?
You can loose physical items such as your tv,couch etc...
You can loose information such as passwords or creditcard
Takes care of your appetite
Your computer will no longer work
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What is Phishing?
When someone tricks you to give them your information
When someone asks for you phone number over the internet
When you go to a lake a catch fish
When some one installs spyware on your computer
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This technique tries to take information from the user,like creditcards, usernames and passwords
Spyware
Phishing
Scam
Fishing
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Which one of the choices below is a sign that spyware is infected on your computer?
Your computer works just fine
You get many email scams in your spam box
Random error messages
Your computer is a little slow when playing games
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Antyvirus stops viruses before they get onto your computer
False
True
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How would you be able to protect yourself from phishing?
Get an Anit-Virus Program & Change Passwords Every 4-6months
Change Passwords Every 4-6 months
Get an Anit-Virus Program
Call your local fish store.
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How does spyware infect a computer?
All the above
Recording Web Info
Popups
Theft of Personal Info
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doomsurfing is a ______
booking surfing holidays online
anxiety that sth bad is going to happen to your cpmputer
the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news
the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through cheerful news
