Assignment #1 – Test your Cybersecurity Skills Take the below test by answering the questions Created on March 22, 2023 Test Your Cybersecurity Skills Start the quiz & know the results! 1 / 14 What is the term used to describe a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files or data, and then demands payment (usually in cryptocurrency) to restore access? Adware Spyware Ransomware Scareware 2 / 14 What cyber attack involves guessing a password or encryption key through many combinations? MITM attack DDoS attack Brute-force attack Phishing attack 3 / 14 Which example is a social engineering technique for manipulating people to reveal sensitive info or perform actions? Anonymizing Encryption Firewall evasion Pretexting 4 / 14 What method protects sensitive internet-transmitted info from unauthorized interception? Watermarking Compression Encryption Timestamping 5 / 14 What is the primary purpose of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? To store your files securely To increase the speed of your internet connection To protect your computer from viruses To encrypt and secure your internet connection 6 / 14 What's the term for analyzing public social media data to gather personal info for targeted cyberattacks? Social engineering Open-source intelligence Digital profiling Data mining 7 / 14 In cybersecurity, what's the term for networked computers used by hackers without the owner's knowledge? Hive Cluster Swarm Botnet 8 / 14 Why is it important to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive tasks, such as online banking? Public Wi-Fi networks are often less secure and can expose your data to hackers Public Wi-Fi networks charge high fees for usage Public Wi-Fi networks are always monitored by the government Public Wi-Fi networks are slow 9 / 14 What's the term for fraudulent emails from seemingly trustworthy sources, aimed at stealing sensitive data like login credentials or credit card numbers? Spoofing Phishing Pharming Ransomware 10 / 14 Why is it important to be cautious about the permissions requested by mobile apps? Some apps may request unnecessary permissions to access sensitive information or device features Excessive permissions can slow down the device's performance Granting permissions consumes additional battery life Apps with more permissions take up more storage space on the device 11 / 14 What is the main function of a password manager in the context of digital security? To automatically log users into their accounts To periodically change passwords for all accounts To recover lost passwords for any account To generate and store complex, unique passwords securely 12 / 14 Which term refers to a scam where criminals impersonate a business or individual over the phone to obtain sensitive information or persuade the victim to act? Pharming Smishing Whaling Vishing 13 / 14 What is the primary purpose of the Darknet, a portion of the internet that requires specific software and authorization to access? To host official government websites To share funny memes To provide free software downloads To facilitate private and anonymous communication and transactions 14 / 14 What should you do if you receive a suspicious email from someone claiming to be your bank, asking for personal information? Delete the email and contact your bank directly Reply with the requested information Click on any links provided in the email Forward the email to your friends Your score is 0% Restart quiz