What should you do before clicking on a link in an email?

Check the sender and hover over the link

What is two-factor authentication?

A second step for verifying identity

What is a VPN used for?

Encrypting your internet connection

Malware that locks your files until you pay money

What is an example of social engineering?

A hacker pretending to be tech support

Which of these is NOT a cybersecurity measure?

Using the same password everywhere

What is the function of encryption?

Protecting data by converting it into unreadable code

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1
What should you do before clicking on a link in an email?
Click immediately
Reply to the email
Forward the email to everyone
Check the sender and hover over the link
2
What is two-factor authentication?
A new type of computer virus
A second step for verifying identity
A method of sending emails
A way to store backups
3
Which password is the strongest?
JohnSmith99
12345678
password1
G7x$kL19#fP
4
What is a VPN used for?
Saving files
Creating a strong password
Scanning for viruses
Encrypting your internet connection
5
What does phishing try to steal?
personal information
antivirus software
Wi-Fi signals
computer hardware
6
What is ransomware?
A security tool for computers
A method of creating backups
Malware that locks your files until you pay money
A type of phishing attack
7
Why should you avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions?
It is too slow
Hackers can intercept data
It only works with strong passwords
Public Wi-Fi costs money
8
Which attack floods a website with too much traffic?
Ransomware
Keylogging
DDoS Attack
Phishing
9
What is an example of social engineering?
A firewall blocking traffic
A virus deleting files
A password manager generating passwords
A hacker pretending to be tech support
10
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
Do not open it and report it
Reply with your personal data
Forward it to your contacts
Click the link to check if it's real
11
Which of these is NOT a cybersecurity measure?
Using a VPN
Updating your software regularly
Enabling multi-factor authentication
Using the same password everywhere
12
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To block unauthorized access
To speed up the internet
To store passwords
To delete viruses
13
Which of these is an example of malware?
VPN
HTTPS
Trojan
Firewall
14
What is the function of encryption?
Blocking spam emails
Automatically updating software
Protecting data by converting it into unreadable code
Speeding up computer performance
15
Which type of malware records everything you type?
Keylogger
Trojan
Adware
Ransomware

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