Test Your Cyber Security Knowledge

How much do you know about protecting yourself from cyber crime? This quiz will rate your knowledge on some basic concepts in cyber security protection.

Image for You are a frequent Amazon shopper and you just placed an order last week. You get this email. What should you do?

You are a frequent Amazon shopper and you just placed an order last week. You get this email. What should you do? Looks real. Click on the link so you can get your refund This is an definitely an example of phishing and you should delete it Not sure, but you should click on the link to see what information they are asking for. This definitely an example of ransomware. Call the FBI

How are most malicious software delivered to your PC? Infected files from a USB drive Via email attachment Downloading free files from the web Visiting questionable sites on the dark web Through your firewall via a DOS attack (denial of service attack)

Criminals access someone's computer and encrypt the user's personal files and data. The user is unable to access this data unless they pay the criminals to decrypt the files. This practice is called... Spam Phishing Botnet Ransomware Driving None of the above Not sure

'Private browsing' is a feature in many internet browsers that let users access web pages without any information (like browsing history) being stored by the browser. Can internet providers see online activities of their subscribers when those subscribers are using private browsing? Yes - all the time Yes - but only when the government gets a subpoena and they turn on tracking No - Private browsing does not send this information to the internet provider Not Sure

What is the best way to prevent someone from tracking the location of your smartphone? Make sure apps like maps are turned off Turn off the GPS function on your cell phone Turn your phone off Put the phone in airplane mode

If you are using a public Wi-Fi network in an airport or Starbucks and you require a password to connect, what activities are safe to do? Read a news article Sign into your bank Place an order on Amazon Check your company's email All above activities are safe None of the activities are safe

All of the following can help keep your online personal data secure EXCEPT: Being careful about what you post on line that may include identifying information Creating one password for all sites you visit so it is easy to remember Keeping all your software up to date Using a VPN when you are on public Wi-Fi

What kind of information is NOT considered 'protected information' and requires special handling precautions? A person's social security number Financial information such as account numbers A person's mailing address that is non healthcare related Personal facts such as religious affiliation, sexual orientation

Select the one statement below that DOES NOT improve your online security in 2019. Implement multi-factor authentication for remote access Write your passwords down on paper and hide it in your desk drawer Provide anti-fraud training for employees Install a VPN Do not engage in any financial transactions on the internet (i.e. banking, ordering) Unsure. Could be more than one answer

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