Studio - U3 - LO1 - 1.3 Importance of Cyber Security

What is Phishing?

• A type of fish found in the cyber sea

• A technique used to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity

• A software that protects your computer from viruses

• A firewall feature

What can be a consequence of a data breach?

• Improved system performance

• Loss of digital currency

• Identity theft

• Faster internet speeds

What is Malware?

• A type of software designed to help computer users

• A malfunction in hardware components

• Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system

• A marketing term for online sales

What is the purpose of Ransomware?

• To encrypt a user's files and demand payment for the decryption key

• To speed up the computer's performance

• To backup data automatically

• To filter out spam emails

Why is it important to use a strong, unique password for each of your accounts?

• It makes it easier to remember your passwords

• It prevents unauthorized access to your accounts

• It ensures your password is easy to type

• It allows you to use the same password for multiple accounts

What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

• A backup email address

• A security process in which the user provides two different authentication factors to verify themselves

• A password that contains two words

• A type of virus

Why should you avoid using public Wi-Fi to conduct financial transactions?

• It is usually faster than private Wi-Fi

• It can be monitored by cybercriminals who might steal your information

• It costs more than using your mobile data

• Public Wi-Fi is always secure

What is the main goal of cyber security?

• To make online shopping more convenient

• To protect electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks

• To promote the sale of antivirus software

• To restrict internet access

Which of the following is NOT a good practice for secure password management?

• Using a password manager

• Changing your passwords regularly

• Sharing your passwords with trusted friends

• Creating complex passwords that include numbers, symbols, and both upper and lower case letters

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender asking for personal information?

• Reply with the information requested

• Delete the email immediately

• Open any attachments to see if they look legitimate

• Forward the email to your friends to ask if they know the sender