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Cybersecurity Trivia
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and comes as part of a national effort to raise awareness on the importance of developing smart cybersecurity practices and safe online habits among growing internet threats.
Hilltop is here to provide tools and resources to help you and your loved ones stay safe online.
Thank you to everyone who took the 'Cybersecurity Month Quiz' in our October newsletter!
Here are answers to the questions.
Question 1: Which of the following the passwords is the most secure?
The correct answer: WKh!6j
This password contains the basic elements of a strong password recommended by experts. It contains a combination of letters, numbers and symbols; it includes both upper and lower case letters; and it does not contain any words from the dictionary. For more information on creating strong passwords, see: https://www.wired.com/2016/05/password-tips-experts/
Question 2:
If a public Wi-Fi network (such as in an airport or café) requires a password to access, is it generally safe to use that network for sensitive activities such as online banking?
The correct answer: False, It is NOT safe.
Even if a public Wi-Fi network requires a password, other users can potentially view the sensitive information a user sends across that Wi-Fi network. For more information see: http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/how-to-stay-safe-on-public-wifi-1779464400
Question 3:
Turning off the GPS function of your smartphone prevents any tracking of your phone’s location.
The correct answer: False
In addition to GPS, smartphones can also be tracked using the cellphone towers or Wi-Fi networks that the phone is connected to.
How Much Do You Know About Cybersecurity?
Test your knowledge on cybersecurity topics and terms by taking the Pew Research Center’s 10-question quiz.
Then, see how you did in comparison with a nationally representative group of 1,055 randomly selected adult internet users!
Click Here to Take the Pew Research Center's Quiz!
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