NP Cyber Security

Which of the following is a phishing email??

• You have won a lottery!! Follow this link to claim it!!

• Your bank account has been compromised. Login here to protect yourself.

• Help.I am stuck aboard and urgently need money transferred to me to get home.

• All of the above. Be careful.

Answer explanation

All the options are phishing emails. They use urgency, false claims, and deceptive links to trick users into providing personal information. Always be cautious with such messages.

Which of these is an indicator that the website is secure.

• Bruce Lee photo

• The http://

• The https://

• The https:\\

Answer explanation

The correct indicator of a secure website is 'https://'. The 's' in 'https' stands for secure, meaning the connection is encrypted, unlike 'http://', which is not secure.

Malware that steals and encrypts data and demand money for the return of the data is known as what type of malware?

• Cookie

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Adware

Answer explanation

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release. Unlike spyware, adware, or cookies, ransomware specifically targets data for ransom, making it the correct choice.

An Antivirus protects you from all attacks

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. An antivirus provides protection against many threats, but it cannot defend against all types of attacks, such as social engineering, zero-day exploits, or physical security breaches.

How do you make a login secure? (Multiple choice)

• A combination capital letter, number and symbols/special charatcters

• Using a phrase like "iloveManU"

• Enabling 2 factor authentication

• using password as a password

Answer explanation

To make a login secure, use a combination of capital letters, numbers, and special characters for passwords, and enable two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security. Avoid weak passwords like 'password'.

What is the term for computer programs that can wreak havoc on your device?

• Dangerbots

• Problemware

• Malware

• Hyperlinks

Answer explanation

The correct term for computer programs that can cause damage to your device is 'malware.' This encompasses various harmful software types, including viruses and spyware, designed to disrupt or harm systems.

What is spyware??

• When your kids use your phone

• James Bond's movie

• Software that collects data from computer

• a cyber criminal

Answer explanation

Spyware is a type of software designed to collect data from a computer without the user's knowledge. It can track personal information, making 'Software that collects data from computer' the correct choice.

What is phishing??

• Wrong spelling of fishing

• When criminals try to act like trustworthy sources and try to steal info

• Criminal who goes to lake to find data

• A type of computer virus

Answer explanation

Phishing is a cybercrime where criminals impersonate trustworthy sources to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. This makes the second choice the correct answer.

The attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication is known as?

• Converting

• Phishing

• Hacking

• Soldering

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Phishing', which refers to the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source in electronic communications.

Unsolicited electronic messages, especially advertising is know as?

• Spim

• Ransomware

• Spam

• Doxxing

Answer explanation

Unsolicited electronic messages, particularly for advertising, are commonly referred to as 'spam'. This term encompasses unwanted emails and messages that clutter inboxes.