Understanding Online Safety and Social Engineering

The video tutorial discusses online safety, focusing on social engineering and scams. It explains how to identify and avoid email and webpage scams, emphasizing the importance of checking URLs and being cautious with personal information. The tutorial also covers malware threats and safe downloading practices, concluding with key takeaways for maintaining online security.

What is a key principle to remember when encountering online offers?

• Ignore all online offers.

• Share your personal information freely.

• Be cautious and skeptical of offers that seem too good to be true.

• Always accept offers from unknown sources.

What is social engineering?

• A method to enhance online security.

• A technique to trick individuals into revealing personal information.

• A way to improve website design.

• A strategy to increase social media followers.

How can you identify a social engineering email?

• It always contains a virus.

• It is always sent from a known contact.

• It looks like it's from a legitimate source but isn't.

• It never asks for personal information.

What should you do if you receive an email asking for your password?

• Forward the email to your friends.

• Ignore the email completely.

• Verify the sender's identity before responding.

• Reply with your password immediately.

What is a common tactic used by scammers on webpages?

• Providing accurate weather forecasts.

• Offering free website design services.

• Creating a sense of urgency to trick users.

• Offering free educational courses.

What should you check before entering personal information on a webpage?

• The color of the webpage.

• The number of ads on the page.

• The URL starts with HTTPS and has a padlock icon.

• The number of images on the page.

What is a sign that a website might be trying to trick you into downloading malware?

• The website offers free music downloads.

• The website offers free online games.

• The website claims your computer is infected and asks you to download software.

• The website has a lot of pop-up ads.

Where should you download software from to ensure safety?

• Reputable and official sources.

• Websites with colorful designs.

• Websites that require no registration.

• Any website that offers free downloads.

What is a key takeaway about online offers?

• They should be accepted without question.

• They are always genuine and safe.

• If they seem too good to be true, they probably aren't.

• They are always from trusted sources.

What is the best approach to avoid falling for online scams?

• Trust all online offers.

• Be skeptical and verify the authenticity of offers.

• Ignore all online communications.

• Share your personal information freely.