Preventing Identity Theft and Cyberstalking Quiz
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What is the purpose of phishing?

  • To report cyberstalking to authorities
  • To encrypt internet traffic
  • To block internet criminals
  • To capture personal information by disguising as a trustworthy source (correct)
  • How can one identify a phishing email?

  • By providing personal details requested in the email
  • By clicking on all links in the email
  • By hovering the mouse over links without clicking (correct)
  • By ignoring any grammatical errors in the email
  • What should you do if you are a victim of cyberstalking?

  • Keep interacting with the perpetrator
  • Share your location with the perpetrator
  • Change your passwords regularly
  • Block the perpetrator and report it to the authorities (correct)
  • What is a common feature of pharming?

    <p>Directing users to fake websites to capture personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action helps prevent unauthorized access to your webcam?

    <p>Covering your webcam when not in use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you receive an email asking for your credit card details?

    <p>Ignore the request as banks won't ask for such details via email</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you avoid opening links or messages from untrusted sources?

    <p>To prevent being directed to harmful websites or malware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using multi-factor authentication for passwords?

    <p>It adds an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorized access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is using a VPN recommended for online activities?

    <p>To hide internet traffic and activities through encryption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if you reveal private information online?

    <p>You can become a victim of identity theft or data breaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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