Digital Foundation: Online Safety and Security
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What is the main risk of using an unsecured Wi-Fi network?

  • Your device's battery will drain faster
  • Your device will be slower
  • Other people on the same network can see your information (correct)
  • You will not be able to connect to the internet
  • What is the primary goal of phishing attacks?

  • To crash your device
  • To send spam emails
  • To steal sensitive information (correct)
  • To install malware on your device
  • What is a characteristic of a secure and trusted Wi-Fi network?

  • It has a weak network name
  • It does not require a password
  • It requires a password and has encryption enabled (correct)
  • It is open to the public
  • What is cybersecurity primarily concerned with?

    <p>Protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have different passwords for each of your email and social media accounts?

    <p>So you can reduce the risk of your information being compromised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential to create to keep your information safe from hackers?

    <p>A strong password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you download and install software from?

    <p>Trusted sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using strong and unique passwords?

    <p>You can reduce the risk of your information being compromised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can prevent malware from accessing your information?

    <p>Antivirus software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of encryption is used to keep your information safe on a website?

    <p>HTTPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you be cautious of when receiving an email with a promise of great wealth?

    <p>A scam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can block malware from accessing your information?

    <p>Blocking plugins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential to ensure when setting up a password-protected network?

    <p>Use an encryption protocol like WEP, WPA, or WPA2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates a secure connection on a website?

    <p>HTTPS://</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk of using open networks without passwords?

    <p>Others can steal your data or monitor your activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of connectivity?

    <p>To enable communication and data sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ensure a network is genuine, secure, and trustworthy?

    <p>To protect against hackers and data theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Wi-Fi an example of?

    <p>Wireless connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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