Password Basics
This is the type of word, phrase, or code you use to protect your online accounts.
Password
True or False: It's safe to write your password on a sticky note near your computer.
False
What is phishing?
It's the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from trusted source in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
This word describes software that steals your password or records what you type on your keyboard.
malware
A strong password should have these four types of characters
letters, numbers, symbols, and uppercase letters
What is the best way to store all your different passwords safely in one place.
Password manager
What is password reuse?
When you use the same password for multiple sites, which is a risky practice.
When you create a password that uses random letters, numbers, and symbols, it’s called...
a complex password
What is a cookie?
This term refers to a small text file websites save on your device to store your login info and other details.
What is usually considered the minimum length for a strong password ?
13
By changing your password every few months, which online attack do you protect yourself from ?
Hacking
What is a weak password? Give an example
Password that are not complex because they are not:
- long enough
- do not contain letters, numbers, symbols, and uppercase letters
- contains personal information that allows hackers to easily guess it
True or False: Using your pet’s name as a password is a good idea.
False
What is social engineering?
This is the technique of guessing a password based on information about the person, like their pet's name or birthday.
How do you call a password that uses two or more words that make a phrase ?
Passphrase
If you receive on your school account an email asking for your password, what should you do ?
Not respond;
Notify the school IT team;
Flag the e-mail as a "spam"
What mention signals that a website is secured ?
httpS
What is a keylogger?
When a hacker installs a program to capture the letters and numbers you type
What is "account recovery" and how does it work ?
This method helps you regain access to your account if you forget your password, often by confirming personal details or sending a link to your email.
These two steps together make it much harder for hackers to get into your account, requiring both your password and a unique code. How is this security measure called ?
2FA
What is a brute-force attack?
Hacker tries to guess every possible password combination to break into an account
When you’re at a public computer, which mode helps you avoid saving your passwords or history.
Incognito mode or private browsing mode
What is a login alert or security alert?
It notifies you by email or text if there’s an unusual login attempt on your account, helping you quickly spot suspicious activity.