Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021

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Cyber Security Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge on cyber security with our engaging quiz! Designed to raise awareness for common online threats and safe practices, this quiz challenges your understanding of critical security measures.

Key highlights:

10 challenging questions
Learn about topics like phishing, ransomware, and secure browsing
Perfect for anyone looking to improve their online safety

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ProtectingData911

What does the “https://” at the beginning of a URL denote, as opposed to “http://” (without the “s”)?

That the site has special high definition

That information entered into the site is encrypted

That the site is the newest version available

That the site is not accessible to certain computers

None of the above

Which of the following is an example of a “phishing” attack?

Sending someone an email that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like an email from someone the person knows

Creating a fake website that looks nearly identical to a real website in order to trick users into entering their login information

Sending someone a text message that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like a notification that the person has won a contest

All of the above

Some websites and online services use a security process called two-step authentication. Which of the following images is an example of two-step authentication?

None of these

Criminals access someone’s computer and encrypt the user’s personal files and data. The user is unable to access this data unless they pay the criminals to decrypt the files. This practice is called …

�Private browsing” is a feature in many internet browsers that lets users access web pages without any information (like browsing history) being stored by the browser. Can internet service providers see the online activities of their subscribers when those subscribers are using private browsing?

Yes

If a public Wi-Fi network (such as in an airport or café) requires a password to access, is it generally safe to use that network for sensitive activities such as online banking?

Yes, it is safe

No, it is not safe

What kind of cyber security risks can be minimized by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

Use of insecure Wi-Fi networks

Key-logging

De-anonymization by network operators

Phishing attacks

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