Internet Safety and Digital Literacy Quiz

HTTPS encrypts data for secure communication.

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two forms of identification.

CAPTCHA is used to distinguish between human users and automated bots by presenting challenges that are difficult for bots to solve but easy for humans.

Online persona management involves the creation and management of multiple online identities for different purposes, such as separating personal and professional online activities.

A strong and secure password is typically characterized by its complexity, including a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, making it difficult for unauthorized users to guess or crack.

Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.

Sharing sensitive information openly on public Wi-Fi networks exposes it to potential interception by malicious actors.

Oversharing on social media can expose personal information that could be used by identity thieves to impersonate individuals or commit fraud.

Malware encompasses various types of malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.

A digital footprint refers to the trail of data left behind by a person's online activity, including interactions, transactions, and communications, which can have implications for privacy, security, and reputation.

A firewall acts as a barrier between a trusted network and an untrusted network, controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

A VPN creates a secure connection over the internet, allowing users to access the internet securely and anonymously by encrypting their data and masking their IP addresses.

Encryption transforms data into a ciphertext format that is unreadable without the corresponding decryption key, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure during transmission and storage.

Spoofing is the act of creating a fake website or email that mimics a legitimate one in order to deceive users into providing sensitive information or downloading malware.

Spear phishing is a highly targeted form of phishing attack that focuses on specific individuals or organizations, using personalized messages and information to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or performing certain actions.