Cybersecurity Quiz

#1. What is the simplest way to stop brute-force cyberattacks dead in their tracks?

Shred all paperwork containing sensitive information.

Add a deadbolt lock to all entryways.

Add a few unique characters to any password or PIN

#2. What’s the quickest way to stop a suspected app, device, or OS from spying on you?

Google user reports of that device’s spying activity and what those people did to stop it.

Log out of the suspected device or account and go about your day.

Visit Consumer Affairs or the Federal Trade Commission website for tips.

#3. What is the weakest link in cybersecurity?

Weak encryption.

Humans.

Short passwords.

#4. Which one of these things will a comprehensive cyber insurance NOT protect you from?

Poor cybersecurity hygiene and implementation

A ransomware attack on your company’s computer network.

An employee skimming/stealing customers’ credit cards.

#5. What’s the best way to secure a weak password like “monkey123”?

Add an uppercase numeral and a special character, such as $.

Don’t reuse it anywhere else or share it with anyone.

Enable two-factor authentication.

#6. The best way to minimize your digital footprint is to:

Take fewer photos with your smartphone.

Travel less with your smartphone.

Post less on social media.

#7. What’s the best way to deal with pesky robocalls?

Ask to speak with their supervisor.

Use a carrier-approved smartphone app.

Register your phone number to the do not-call list.

#8. Which organization is the most vulnerable to hacking?

Charitable organizations with weak cybersecurity.

Black market websites with strong cybersecurity.

Your business.

#9. When is it ok to reuse a password?

When you are logging into social media accounts.

When it is too hard to remember a long password.

Never.

#10. What should you do if you think your identity or accounts have been compromised?

Monitor your email address and accounts for fraudulent activity.

Respond to the warning email you have received.

Subscribe to a monitoring service such as Lifelock or WebWatcher.