How do hackers use social engineering?

By stealing identities via human interaction

Pretending to be someone to steal info

Why use multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

To verify user identity with more than one method

What does ransomware do?

Encrypts your files and demands payment

Which one is NOT a safe password practice?

Use “123456” for everything

What stopped the WannaCry attack?

Kill switch domain registration

Why should software be updated regularly?

To fix security vulnerabilities

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1
Phishing emails always contain spelling mistakes.
True
False
2
Why are employees often the weakest link in cybersecurity?
They click suspicious links
They use Linux
They follow best practices
They block all attacks
3
How do hackers use social engineering?
By slowing down systems
By exploiting software bugs
By cracking encryption
By stealing identities via human interaction
4
What does TLS stand for?
Total Line Safety
Technical Level System
Transport Layer Security
Trusted Login Service
5
What is phishing?
Guessing passwords
Blocking pop-ups
Pretending to be someone to steal info
Encrypting emails
6
What happens on an unsecured (HTTP) site?
Browsers block access
Data can be intercepted
It runs faster
Data is encrypted
7
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Protected Node
Verified Proxy Network
Very Private Network
8
DDoS attacks use many systems to flood a target.
True
False
9
Which of these is a cybersecurity risk?
Strong passwords
HTTPS websites
Multi-factor authentication
Outdated software
10
What is malware?
Security update
Malfunctioning software
Malicious software
System patch
11
Which icon shows a site uses HTTPS and TLS?
🔒
🛑
🔓
❗
12
A phishing simulation can help train staff.
False
True
13
Why use multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
To verify user identity with more than one method
To save passwords
To log in faster
To bypass firewalls
14
What is encryption used for?
Formatting hard drives
Speeding up connections
Blocking email spam
Hiding data from hackers
15
Which one protects your IP and encrypts your internet traffic?
Firewall
Spam filter
Antivirus
VPN
16
A secure website starts with “http://”.
True
False
17
What is the purpose of a firewall?
Increase internet speed
Block unauthorized access
Store backups
Send marketing emails
18
What is a brute force attack?
Man-in-the-middle attack
Malware disguised as a file
Automated password guessing
Encrypting websites
19
What does ransomware do?
Encrypts your files and demands payment
Slows down your PC
Blocks antivirus
Spams your email
20
Which one is NOT a safe password practice?
Change passwords regularly
Enable MFA
Use a password manager
Use “123456” for everything
21
What stopped the WannaCry attack?
Antivirus update
Firewall rules
Disabling Windows
Kill switch domain registration
22
Why should software be updated regularly?
To fix security vulnerabilities
To get new colors
To remove old files
To run ads
23
TLS helps with all EXCEPT:
Encrypting data
Ensuring data integrity
Authenticating websites
Slowing down browsing
24
What is the first thing to do after receiving a suspicious email?
Forward to friends
Report to IT
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