Basic Security Facts and Terms

1. What is 'keylogging'?

• A. Recording keystrokes to secretly capture information like passwords ✓
• B. A type of legitimate software
• C. A type of antivirus program
• D. A type of firewall

💡 'Keylogging' secretly records a user's keystrokes, often to capture sensitive information like passwords.

2. What does a 'software update' often help improve regarding security?

• A. Fixing known security vulnerabilities ✓
• B. Increasing screen size
• C. Changing device color
• D. Increasing battery capacity

💡 Software updates frequently include fixes for known security vulnerabilities, helping protect your device.

3. What is the purpose of 'software patches'?

• A. To fix bugs and security vulnerabilities in software ✓
• B. To increase device color options
• C. To make devices heavier
• D. To decrease battery life

💡 Software patches fix bugs and security vulnerabilities in existing software, improving stability and safety.

4. What does 'click-jacking' involve?

• A. Tricking users into clicking something different from what they perceive ✓
• B. Legitimate advertising
• C. A type of firewall
• D. A type of antivirus software

💡 Click-jacking tricks users into clicking on something different from what they believe they are clicking, often for malicious purposes.

5. What does 'digital hygiene' refer to?

• A. Practices that help maintain online safety and security ✓
• B. Cleaning a physical device
• C. A type of software
• D. A type of hardware

💡 'Digital hygiene' refers to good habits and practices that help maintain online safety and security.

6. What does 'cyber hygiene' encourage people to do regularly?

• A. Update software, use strong passwords, and practice safe browsing habits ✓
• B. Change their username daily
• C. Buy new devices frequently
• D. Avoid using the internet entirely

💡 'Cyber hygiene' encourages regular practices like updating software, using strong passwords, and safe browsing habits.

7. What does 'data breach' refer to?

• A. An incident where sensitive or protected data is accessed without authorization ✓
• B. A software update
• C. A type of firewall
• D. A type of encryption

💡 A data breach occurs when sensitive or protected data is accessed or disclosed without authorization.

8. What does 'VPN' stand for?

• A. Virtual Private Network ✓
• B. Virtual Public Network
• C. Verified Private Network
• D. Virtual Protected Network

💡 VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, a technology that creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet.

9. What does 'trojan horse' refer to in cybersecurity?

• A. Malware disguised as legitimate software ✓
• B. A type of legitimate software
• C. A type of antivirus program
• D. A type of firewall

💡 A 'trojan horse' is malware disguised as legitimate, harmless software to trick users into installing it.

10. What is a 'security breach'?

• A. An incident where security measures are violated, resulting in unauthorized access ✓
• B. A software update
• C. A type of firewall
• D. A type of encryption

💡 A security breach occurs when security measures are violated, leading to unauthorized access to a system or data.

11. What is a risk associated with 'public Wi-Fi'?

• A. Data transmitted over public Wi-Fi can potentially be intercepted by others ✓
• B. Public Wi-Fi is always completely secure
• C. Public Wi-Fi charges your device faster
• D. Public Wi-Fi improves battery life

💡 Data sent over public Wi-Fi networks can potentially be intercepted by others on the same network.

12. What is 'ransomware'?

• A. Malicious software that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for their release ✓
• B. A type of legitimate software
• C. A type of antivirus program
• D. A type of firewall

💡 Ransomware encrypts a victim's files, then demands payment, typically in cryptocurrency, for their release.

13. What is 'spyware'?

• A. Software that secretly monitors and collects information about a user ✓
• B. A type of legitimate software
• C. A type of antivirus program
• D. A type of firewall

💡 Spyware secretly monitors a user's activity and collects information, typically without their knowledge or consent.

14. What is the purpose of a VPN?

• A. To create a secure, encrypted connection over the internet ✓
• B. To increase screen brightness
• C. To charge a device faster
• D. To take better photos

💡 A VPN creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet, helping protect your data and privacy.

15. What does 'HTTPS' indicate about a website?

• A. The connection is encrypted and more secure ✓
• B. The website loads faster
• C. The website has no ads
• D. The website is free to use

💡 'HTTPS' indicates that the connection to a website is encrypted, adding a layer of security to data transmission.