Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Which of the following is NOT a factor in multi-factor authentication?

• Something you know
• Something you have
• Something you are
• Something you like

You get a message from a vendor who asks you to click on a link to renew your password so that you can log in to its website. You should:

• Click on the link and renew your password
• Ignore the message
• Reply to the message and ask for more information
• Report the message as phishing

If you fall for a phishing scam, what should you do to limit the damage?

• Ignore it and hope nothing bad happens
• Continue to use your accounts as normal
• Share the phishing email with your friends
• Contact your bank, change your passwords, and report the scam

Answer explanation

​Among other steps, if you fall for a phishing scheme, you should immediately change any compromised passwords and disconnect from the network any computer or device that could be infected with malware because of the phishing attack. This will help limit the damage.

What should you do if you find a flash drive lying around?

• Use it to see what's inside
• Hand it over to the lost and found
• Throw it away
• Sell it

Answer explanation

​Never plug an unknown flash drive into your computer. If you find a flash drive lying around, don't connect it to your computer to view the contents or identify the owner. It is possible that malware may be installed on the device that can infect your PC.

True or False: You should update your social media status when you leave town to let your friends and family know you may be harder to contact.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

​Avoid sharing vacation plans or photos while you are gone. Sharing posts or pictures advertises that you are away, making your house more vulnerable to burglars. Contact your friends and family directly; not on social media. Live in the moment. Post your whereabouts once you've returned home.