Understanding Malware and Cyber Attacks

Question 02
Who can potentially be a target of modern-day hackers?
• A)
  Only banks and finance companies.
• B)
  Individuals and any organization.
• C)
  Only large corporations.
• D)
  Only government agencies.
Question 03
True or False: It is only necessary to worry about outsider threats like hackers and phishing scams to protect your data.
• A)
  True
• B)
  False
• C)
  Only if your data is sensitive.
• D)
  Only if you use online banking.
Question 04
True or False: Installing software from unknown sources can result in malware infection.
• A)
  True
• B)
  False
• C)
  Only if the software looks suspicious.
• D)
  Only if you download it from a non-secure site.
Question 05
What type of cyber-attack is an email claiming you won the lottery?
• A)
  Baiting
• B)
  Phishing
• C)
  Scareware
• D)
  Vishing
Question 06
What constitutes an example of a phishing attack?
• A)
  An email with a disguised link.
• B)
  A fake website mimicking a real one.
• C)
  A text message with a malicious link.
• D)
  All of the above.
Question 07
True or False: Scareware tricks users by displaying fake warnings about malware.
• A)
  True
• B)
  False
• C)
  Depends on the website visited.
• D)
  Only if the software is malicious.
Question 08
What is one method of recognizing a legitimate email?
• A)
  Perfect spelling and grammar.
• B)
  Checking the email headers.
• C)
  Contacting the sender through another medium.
• D)
  All of the above.
Question 09
If a colleague asks for your password over the phone, what should you do?
• A)
  Give them your password immediately.
• B)
  Ask them to contact IT for support.
• C)
  Provide a temporary password.
• D)
  Ignore the request.