In The Virtual World

According to the lesson, what is the primary goal of a thief using “social engineering”?

To determine the user's political views and shared content history.

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To find small, easily posted personal details to answer security questions or access other accounts.

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To guess the one master password for a password manager.

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To brute force attack the user's Wi-Fi network.

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What is the key protective function of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

It prevents access to an account even if the hacker has both the correct username and password.

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It automatically changes the user's password if suspicious activity is detected.

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It verifies the security status of any website before you visit it.

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It encrypts all data sent from your device to the web server.

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Which of the following characteristics is explicitly mentioned as essential for making a password strong against a brute force attack?

It must be an actual word mixed with common numbers like '123' or '007'.

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It should be easily remembered, as long as it has at least one capital letter.

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It must be one of the 'most unusual' passwords found in online lists.

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It must be long and random, including letters, numbers, and symbols, and not include actual words.

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What is the recommended best practice for securely answering online security questions, such as ‘What is your hometown?’

Answer with a unique piece of nonsense information and keep track of that answer in a safe, offline place.

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Write the truthful answer on a sticky note placed near your computer.

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Choose a common, generic answer that everyone knows, like 'New York City' for all questions.

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Use the actual, truthful answer, since only the user would know it for sure.

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When making an online purchase, what does the ‘s’ in ‘https’ and the ‘lock icon’ in the address bar indicate?

That the website is using 2FA for all customer transactions.

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That the company has set up account change notifications.

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That the connection is secure and encrypted, preventing third parties from intercepting your details.

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That the site is completely free of any malware or viruses.

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What is the main security benefit of using a password manager, as described in the lesson?

It eliminates the need for two-factor authentication on all accounts.

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It allows you to use one simple password for all of your online services.

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It encrypts and stores unique, complex passwords for all services, requiring you to only remember one strong master password.

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It automatically changes your passwords weekly to ensure they never become compromised.

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Why does the lesson strongly advise using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) when connecting to public Wi-Fi?

It prevents websites from tracking your geo-location while on a public network.

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It encrypts your data, turning it into 'gibberish' to prevent hackers from intercepting and reading it.

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It automatically signs you out of all accounts after a period of inactivity on the public network.

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Because the VPN guarantees a faster internet connection than the public Wi-Fi access point.

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What is the primary risk that the lesson suggests mitigating by regularly backing up your files to a cloud or backup service?

The risk of losing access to your files if your computer is lost, stolen, or physically damaged.

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The risk of receiving unsolicited emails or text messages asking for personal information.

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The risk of having a third party intercept your credit card number during an online transaction.

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The risk of having a weak password guessed in a brute force attack.

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