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What does the term 'phishing' refer to in relation to e-safety?

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card details, by disguising as a trustworthy entity

The act of sending unsolicited emails to a large number of recipients

The use of malicious software to gain unauthorized access to computer systems

The practice of creating fake social media profiles to deceive others

Which of the following is an example of strong password?

P23

Password123

12345678

Qwerty

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

To detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer system

To protect against physical damage to computer hardware

To encrypt sensitive data stored on a computer

To provide secure access to online banking services

What is the purpose of two-factor authentication?

To add an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two different forms of identification

To automatically update software and applications on a computer system

To encrypt internet traffic and protect privacy

To monitor and block unauthorized network connections

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for sharing personal information online?

Posting your full name, address, and phone number on social media

Using privacy settings to control who can see your personal information

Being cautious when providing personal information on unfamiliar websites

Avoiding sharing sensitive information, such as your Social Security number or bank account details, unless necessary

What is the purpose of a firewall in e-safety?

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect against unauthorized access and potential threats

To encrypt internet traffic and protect privacy

To automatically update software and applications on a computer system

To detect and remove malicious software from a computer system

What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in e-safety?

To create a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect against unauthorized access and potential threats

To automatically update software and applications on a computer system

To detect and remove malicious software from a computer system

What is the purpose of regular software updates in e-safety?

To patch security vulnerabilities and fix bugs in software, improving overall system security

To encrypt internet traffic and protect privacy

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect against unauthorized access and potential threats

To detect and remove malicious software from a computer system

What is the purpose of parental controls in e-safety?

To restrict and monitor children's access to certain content and activities on digital devices and the internet

To encrypt internet traffic and protect privacy

To automatically update software and applications on a computer system

To detect and remove malicious software from a computer system

What is the purpose of backing up data in e-safety?

To create copies of important files and data to protect against data loss in case of hardware failure, theft, or other unforeseen events

To encrypt internet traffic and protect privacy

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect against unauthorized access and potential threats

To detect and remove malicious software from a computer system

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