Cyber Threats
What is malware?
Malicious software designed to harm or exploit a system, device, or network.
Why should you avoid clicking unknown links?
They may lead to scams or download malware.
What makes a strong password?
What does HTTPS mean?
A secure version of HTTP - encrypts data between browser and website.
What is software?
Program and applications that run on a computer or device.
What is phishing?
A scam where attackers trick people into giving personal information through fake emails or messages.
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
Don't click anything - report or delete it.
What is two-factor authentication?
A login method using a password and a second form of ID.
What is a firewall?
What is an IP address?
A unique number that identifies a device on a network.
What is ransomware?
A scam where attackers trick people into giving personal information through fake emails or messages.
Why is it important to log out of public/shared devices?
To prevent others from accessing your accounts.
Why shouldn't you use the same password for all accounts?
If one gets hacked, all of your accounts are at risk.
What is VPN used for?
To create a secure, private connection over the internet.
What is encryption?
Scrambling data so only authorized user can read it.
What is a DDos attack?
Distributed Denial of Service - flooding a server with traffic to crash it.
What is a digital footprint?
The trail of data you leave behind online.
What is a password manager?
A tool that stores and creates strong passwords for your accounts.
What is packet sniffing?
Intercepting data as it travels over a network.
What is a digital certificate?
A file that proves a website is secure and trustworthy.
What is a zero-day exploit?
A security flaw that hackers exploit before developers can fix it.
What is social engineering?
Tricking people into giving up confidential information by manipulating them.
What is biometric authentication?
Using physical traits like fingerprints or face ID to log in.
What is DNS spoofing?
Redirecting a website's traffic to a fake site by corrupting DNS data.
What is a SIEM?
Security Information & Event Management - used to monitor and analyze security events.