Passwords
What do hackers use to easily hack weak passwords?
password-cracking software
Name the three components of protection you need to protect your computer from internet threats.
antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall
Junk email or unwanted email advertisements is called _______________.
spam
If you see a red warning signal from your browser when browsing on the internet, what should you do?
Leave the site immediately because it is a malicious site that could harm your computer or steal private information.
To close a suspicious pop-up, you should
A. Click the X in the top right corner
B. Click OK
C. Click Cancel
D. Click Agree
Click the X in the top right corner.
What three things should a password include?
numbers, symbols, both upper and lower case letters
What may be a disadvantage of free antivirus protection?
It may not do automatic updates and may have limited functions.
Why is turning off images and turning off the preview pane in email a good idea?
Because loading images and viewing spam in a preview pane verifies your email address and may result in even more spam.
To protect your computer while on the internet, you should have the latest ___________ of your web browser and install all recent ______________.
version, updates
Why is it important to know how to correctly spell the domain of a web site?
Because malicious sites often slightly change the spelling of a legitimate site, and then may fool you into giving private or financial information.
What does a password manager do that makes it hard for hackers to guess?
It encrypts passwords.
Why must you make sure your antivirus software updates daily?
New threats are constantly being made, and you won’t be protected if you don’t have the update that protects you from them.
If you get an email from your best friend saying he is in jail in Timbuktu and wants you to send $100 immediately before something bad happens to him, what should you do?
Contact your friend to verify the information. Someone may have hacked into your friend’s email account.
When downloading a program from the internet and a dialogue box asks you whether you want to save the program or immediately open and run it, what should you do and why?
You should save it so your computer has time to check it for malware.
To avoid clicking a link in an email that leads you to an illegitimate site, what should you do?
Type in the web address manually instead of using the link or use one of your bookmarks.
What kind of passwords are the strongest?
Random passwords
If you get an email that warns you that you have a virus and should immediately click a link to get rid of it, what should you do?
Don’t click the link! Delete the email.
Why should you be careful about opening email attachments?
They may contain viruses and other malware.
What are the small text files placed in your computer by web servers to help communicate better with your computer, but also used to track your browsing activity?
cookies
What is logo fraud?
It’s when scammers trick you into thinking an email or web site is legitimate because they have made an unauthorized copy of a logo from a respected company.
What is an easy way to help you remember random passwords?
Create a mnemonic to help you remember it.
What must you do to protect your operating system from bugs or security vulnerabilities that have been discovered?
Make sure you install software updates to your operating system, preferably setting it to auto update.
What is “advance-fee fraud?”
It is when a scammer promises you something if you send a certain amount of money in advance.
Name the suggested, well-trusted site for finding downloads your computer might need?
CNET
How can you tell if additional software, often undesirable, may be bundled with a download you want?
By reading the fine print of license agreements and privacy statements