Understanding Online Security
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What is the purpose of online security?

  • To track online activities
  • To sell personal data
  • To increase website traffic
  • To keep personal information safe (correct)
  • Why is reviewing a website's disclaimer important?

  • To know how your personal data is stored and used (correct)
  • To understand how the website generates revenue
  • To monitor online activities
  • To increase the website's popularity
  • What can be said about the security of online systems?

  • They are prone to unauthorized access (correct)
  • They never ask for personal information
  • They are always 100% secure
  • They are not connected to the internet
  • What contributes to an active digital footprint?

    <p>Signing up for social media accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it mentioned that some online activities become part of your digital footprint automatically?

    <p>To highlight the permanence of online actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is our passive digital footprint?

    <p>Data collected without our knowledge for tracking website traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are passwords becoming increasingly complex according to the text?

    <p>Due to advancements in hacking technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of security questions set by banks and social media platforms?

    <p>To identify users and provide an additional layer of security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does two-factor authentication enhance online security?

    <p>By sending a unique code via SMS for login</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does antivirus software serve according to the text?

    <p>Providing protection against viruses and threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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