Can you pass this cybersecurity quiz to prove you are safe in the digital world?

Questions

1. What does “VPN” stand for?
2. Name the malware that encrypts files and demands payment.
3. Which type of attack involves sending fraudulent emails?
4. What does “Phishing” aim to do?
5. Name the cybersecurity principle that ensures only authorized users access data.
6. Which organization is responsible for coordinating internet security standards?
7. What type of software is used to detect and remove viruses?
8. Name the common security protocol used for Wi-Fi networks.
9. What does “Firewall” do in network security?
10. Which type of attack involves overwhelming a network with traffic?

Answers

1. Virtual Private Network
2. Ransomware
3. Phishing
4. Trick users into revealing sensitive information
5. Authentication and Access Control
6. IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) or ISO
7. Antivirus software
8. WPA/WPA2
9. Blocks unauthorized access to or from a network
10. Denial of Service (DoS) attack