Digital Literacy Online Safety and Security 1 Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes a phishing attack?
Answer: A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Phishing attacks use deceptive emails, messages, or websites that impersonate legitimate organizations to trick users into revealing passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive data.
What does HTTPS indicate about a website?
Answer: Communication between your browser and the website is encrypted
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and the web server, preventing eavesdropping and tampering.
What is the safest practice when creating passwords for multiple online accounts?
Answer: Use a unique, complex password for each account, ideally managed with a password manager
Using a unique password for each account ensures that if one account is compromised, attackers cannot access your other accounts. A password manager securely stores and generates strong, unique passwords.
What is malware?
Answer: Any software intentionally designed to cause damage or unauthorized access to systems
Malware (malicious software) is a broad term covering any software designed to harm, exploit, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, including viruses, trojans, spyware, and ransomware.
Why is it important to keep your operating system and software updated?
Answer: Updates patch security vulnerabilities that attackers could otherwise exploit
Software updates frequently include security patches that fix known vulnerabilities. Unpatched systems are common targets for cyberattacks because the weaknesses are publicly known and easily exploited.
What is social engineering in the context of cybersecurity?
Answer: Manipulating people psychologically to divulge confidential information or perform actions
Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. Attackers use tactics like impersonation, urgency, or fear to trick individuals into revealing passwords, granting access, or transferring funds.