Week 4: Starting new habits Step 1 of 8 12% You click a link in an email, and a page opens requesting your social insurance number. What type of attack is this? Phishing Ransomware Vishing Spyware You’re setting up a new laptop and it asks if you want to enable automatic updates. Why should you enable this feature? To slow down your device To get the latest security patches To avoid using antivirus To reduce storage Your antivirus software requires an update, but you ignore it and continue using your device. What’s the risk of ignoring antivirus updates? Reduced battery life Exposure to malware or ransomware Slower internet speed Increased screen brightness You receive a pop-up that tells you to click a link to claim your free cruise. What kind of tactic is this? Baiting Romance Scam Ransomware Worm Before connecting to a Wi-Fi network at a café or restaurant, what should you do? Nothing, it should be safe Verify the authenticity of the network with staff Turn off your firewall for faster connection Log in to all your banking apps immediately You receive an email with a link to download a free version of a popular software tool. The email is not from the official company domain. What should you do? Click the link and install the software Forward the email to your coworkers Report, block and delete the email Reply asking for more details Which of the following could lead to a malware infection? Turning down your screen brightness Disabling your antivirus software Not cleaning your computer screen Not washing your hands Where is the best place to install software from? Any link that comes up on Google Through the official app store or website A USB drive you found on the ground Links in forums EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
