DHS Warns Iran Might Launch Cyberattacks Against U.S.

The transcript discusses potential cyber threats from Iran against the US, following the killing of Major General Qasem Soleimani by a US airstrike ordered by President Trump. It highlights a recent attack on a US government website, which displayed a message allegedly from Iran. The Department of Homeland Security advises US citizens to be vigilant against suspicious emails and network delays, and to implement basic cybersecurity measures like data backups and multifactor authentication.

What prompted the DHS to issue a warning about potential cyber attacks from Iran?

• A trade agreement between the U.S. and Iran

• Iran's vow to retaliate after a U.S. airstrike

• A natural disaster in Iran

• A cyber attack on a U.S. bank

What was displayed on the U.S. government website that was attacked?

• A news article about Iran

• A warning about a virus

• A picture of President Trump being punched

• A message of peace

What is unclear about the attack on the U.S. government website?

• The type of cyber attack used

• The time of the attack

• Whether Iran was actually behind it

• The identity of the website

What does DHS suggest to protect against potential cyber threats?

• Avoiding the internet completely

• Using only one password for all accounts

• Implementing basic cyber hygiene

• Ignoring suspicious emails

Which of the following is a recommended cyber hygiene practice?

• Sharing passwords with friends

• Using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions

• Disabling all security software

• Backing up data regularly