Week 1: The Most Secure Generation Step 1 of 8 12% How often is it recommended to change your passwords for optimal security? Everyday Only when hacked. Every 3-6 months. Never. Why is it crucial to use unique passwords for different accounts? It is easier to remember. It prevents multiple accounts from being compromised. It allows for easier sharing of passwords. It saves time when logging in. You receive a message request from an individual who is not on your friends list. What should you do? Accept the request immediately. Give them your address so you can meet in person. Verify their identity before responding. Give them your cell phone number. You connect to a public Wi-Fi network and notice your device's firewall is turned off. What should you do? Continue using the network. Disconnect from the Wi-Fi and do nothing. Restart your device. Turn on the firewall to block unauthorized access. You receive a pop up while browsing the web that shows the text “You have won a free cruise!”, what should you do? Follow the link provided at the bottom of the pop-up to claim your prize. Ignore the message and continue browsing. Close the pop-up and run a trusted antivirus scan. Throw your device in the garbage. You notice that your device has not installed updates in a while. What should you do? Manually check for updates and then turn on automatic updates. Uninstall all applications to be safe. Restart your device to see if that helps. Ignore it and continue using your device. You have just updated your computer’s software. What else should you do to optimize cyber security at home? Update all other smart devices that are connected to the same network. Only update computers, other devices do not require updates. Only update other devices if you notice issues. Do nothing. You need to connect your personal device to a public Wi-Fi network, what should you do? Use any free VPN service that you can find on Google. Nothing, the connection should be safe. Get your work done quickly, before hackers compromise your device. Use a trusted VPN to ensure a secure connection. PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
