Basic
What Does "VPN" stand for?
Virtual Private Network
What is "phishing"?
A cyber attack using fake emails or messages to steal personal information
What is the recommended minimum length for a strong password?
12 characters
Special software designed to remove malware is known as?
Anti-virus software
What should you look for in a website’s URL to know it's secure?
HTTPS
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To filter "traffic/data" on a network
The unsolicited, unwanted, and often irrelevant digital communication, primarily sent in bulk is known as?
SPAM
What tool helps store and manage passwords securely?
Password Manager
A honeypot is known as?
A trap set to catch an attacker
Why should you avoid public Wi-Fi without a VPN?
Public Wi-Fi can be unsecured
Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?
Trojan
What is a "man-in-the-middle" attack?
An attack where the hacker intercepts communication between two parties
When you use the same password for multiple accounts, this is known as?
Password reuse/redundacy
What does the CIA triad stand for?
Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity
What should you do when leaving your device unattended?
Screen lock it
What does "2FA" stand for in cybersecurity?
2 factor Authentication
What type of malware locks your files and demands payment?
Ransomware
What type of attack involves guessing a password by trying many combinations rapidly?
Brute-force
Encryption is:
If you are signing up on a site and unsure if it's safe. What should you do?
Leave the site/use a disposal email address or password
Which protocol secures data being sent over the web, indicated by a padlock icon in browsers?
HTTPS
An attack which attaches itself and spreads, infecting other computers is known as?
Virus
What is biometric authentication?
Security verification using physical traits like fingerprint or face recognition
Penetration Testing is the art of
Testing computers/systems to validate their security
You must never use ---- --------- on multiple sites, regardless of it's convenience.
Use the same passwords