Online Safety
What should you check before clicking a link in an email?
the sender’s email address and if the URL looks legitimate.
what happen when you click on something malicious?
person information can be stolen
What is a strong password made of?
A mix of upper/lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
How often should you update your software?
As soon as updates are available.
What does HTTPS stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure.
Why is oversharing on social media risky?
It can give attackers personal info for scams.
What is social engineering in cybersecurity?
Manipulating people into giving up confidential information.
What is 2FA or MFA?
Two-Factor or Multi-Factor Authentication—extra layers of security
Why should you back up your files?
To recover them in case of ransomware or hardware failure.
What is a firewall?
A network security device that monitors and controls incoming/outgoing traffic.
what are some strong passwords.
A combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
what is spyware?
Spyware is a type of malware that secretly gathers user information without their knowledge.
Should you use the same password for multiple accounts?
No
Why is clicking unknown links risky?
hey may lead to malware.
What is malware?
Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems.
What are the risks of using public WI-FI?
Can gain personal information and malware distribution.
What is a brute force attack?
A brute force attack is a method where attackers try all possible combinations of passwords or encryption keys until the correct one is found
What is a password manager used for?
Storing and generating strong, unique passwords.
What should you do if your account is hacked?
Change your password and enable MFA immediately.
What is encryption?
The process of converting data into code to prevent unauthorized access.
What is the best action if you receive a suspicious email from your bank?
Contact the bank directly (do not click links).
What type of attack floods a network with traffic to make services unavailable?
DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack
What is a passphrase, and why is it secure?
A long phrase made of random words—easy to remember, hard to guess.
What should you do before selling or donating an old device?
Wipe all data securely.
What is the "principle of least privilege"?
Giving users only the access they need no more, no less