Cyber Security Quiz

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 not accessible to certain computers

• I don't know.

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.

Which of the following four passwords is the most secure?

• Boat123

• Wth!5Z

• 123456

• 0000

“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

• No

• Not sure

Turning off the GPS function of your smartphone prevents any tracking of your phone’s location.

• True

• False

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 cybersecurity risks can be minimized by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• Use of insecure Wi-Fi networks

• Phishing attacks

• Key-logging

Working at your desk, you've received an email from Microsoft explaining that your password it out of date, and you must set a new one. The link within the email will guide you through it. Your next step is?

• Follow the link and reset password.

• Ignore the email and delete it.

• Reset your password manually.

Working at your desk, you've received an email from Paypal or Apple explaining that your password it out of date, and you must set a new one. The link within the email will guide you through it. Your next step is?

• Follow the link and reset your password.

• Ignore the email and delete it.

• Reset your password manually.

You're just leaving school for the day, when you stumble upon a USB stick on the floor. What do you do?

• Pick it up and plug it in to try and find an indication of whom it belongs to, so you can return it.

• Leave it where it is. It's not your problem.

• Hand it into reception for them to deal with.

• Take it home and use it.