Test Your Internet Security IQ

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Test your Internet Security IQ

It’s important to have a basic understanding of internet

security in this ever-changing digital world we live in.

Shannon McCarty Caplan, Consumer Security Advocate at Trend Micro created this short test for consumers to test their

knowledge about staying safe on the web.

So, are you ready to find out how much you really know about

internet security?

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1. Macs can’t get viruses

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B. FalseMac users often feel safe, because traditional viruses are designed for Windows. However, a hacker doesn’t care if you have a Mac or PC. A

computer is a computer.

A. True

B. False

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2. Which site is more secure?

B. https://www.Facebook.comWebsites that are safe to enter personal

information begin with https:// instead of http://.

A. http://www.Facebook.com

B. https://www.Facebook.com

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3. How can you prevent clicking on phishing links in your email inbox?A. Bookmark the sites you regularly use

to shop/bank

B. Don’t ever click on links in your email inbox, unless you are expecting them (i.e. you just ordered something online and received a shipping confirmation and a tracking number)

C. Move emails that seem like spam to the junk box so you will never see them again

D. All of the above

D. All of the aboveHackers will often spam people’s email with fake emails (that look like real ones from a store or bank) to lure people to enter personal information. To prevent clicking on these bad links, bookmark the sites you regularly visit that you know are real. Don’t ever click on links that you aren’t expecting. If you do get an email that you're not

sure about, directly contact that person or organization. Lastly, when you get something you know is spam, move it to the junk box right away.

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4. If I have antivirus software for my computer, I can’t get viruses from the internet.

B. FalseAntivirus software for your computer doesn’t protect you from viruses you may accidently

acquire from the internet. You can protect yourself from these viruses only with Internet Security

software.

A. True

B. False

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A. Make sure the sites that I enter personal information on are legit and secure

B. Don’t use public devices

C. All of the above

D. None of the above

5. You’re sitting in a coffee shop using the free Wi-Fi. How can you best protect your personal information?

D. None of the aboveEven if the sites you visit are legit, you should never enter personal information over

a public Wi-Fi connection. Even if you use your personal devices, hackers on the network can see what you're doing. Avoid doing anything that reveals your personal information over public Wi-Fi. The most secure way to browse on a public network is

to use a virtual private network or internet security software that  validates Wi-Fi networks and hotspots.

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6. Which is the most dangerous category of websites?

A. Blogs

B. Porn

C. Entertainment/Music

D. Automotive

E. Business and Economy

A. BlogsSurprising, right? Cybercriminals often use blogs, primarily as part of 

redirection chains that lead to various malware attacks or other blackhat search engine optimization (SEO) related schemes. Next

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7. Updating your browser and operating system will not help to prevent your computer from getting a virus or getting hacked.

A. True

B. False

B. FalseWhen a browser is outdated, it is gold for hackers. Any

information you enter on outdated browsers is easier to access. You should always use the latest Web browser version, apply new operating system updates as soon as they are available,

and install security patches when available.

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So, how did you do?As technology advances, there

are more opportunities for consumers, and unfortunately,

more risks.

To be worry free while browsing online,

Internet Security Software is highly recommended.