Cybersecurity Smarts: Test Your Knowledge on Digital Threats
Published Jun 29, 2026 · Updated Jul 16, 2026 · Editorial Team
A quick, fun quiz to see how well you can spot common cybersecurity threats and protect yourself online.
❓ 10 Questions
⏱️ 5 Minutes
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Question 1 of 100 correct
⏱️ 05:00
QUESTION 1
What is phishing?
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What is phishing?
- A. A type of fish used in sushi
- B. A scam where attackers trick you into giving personal info via fake emails
- C. A method to encrypt files
- D. A firewall rule
Which of the following makes a password strongest?
- A. Using your pet's name
- B. Using "123456"
- C. A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, at least 12 characters long
- D. Repeating the same letter
What does ransomware do?
- A. Deletes your browser history
- B. Locks your files and demands payment to unlock them
- C. Speeds up your computer
- D. Sends spam to your contacts
Which action helps protect against malware?
- A. Opening email attachments from unknown senders
- B. Keeping your software and antivirus up to date
- C. Sharing passwords with friends
- D. Disabling your firewall
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
- A. Using two different passwords for the same account
- B. Requiring a second verification step besides your password, like a code from your phone
- C. Logging in twice to be sure
- D. Using two usernames
When using public Wi‑Fi, what is a safe practice?
- A. Accessing your bank account without any protection
- B. Using a VPN to encrypt your connection
- C. Sharing your files openly
- D. Turning off your device's Wi‑Fi
Which of the following is a sign that an email might be a phishing attempt?
- A. It addresses you by your full name
- B. It contains spelling mistakes and urgent language asking for passwords
- C. It comes from a known contact
- D. It has no attachments
What is the purpose of a firewall?
- A. To increase internet speed
- B. To block unauthorized access to or from a private network
- C. To store backup files
- D. To play games
Which habit helps keep your accounts secure?
- A. Using the same password everywhere
- B. Changing passwords regularly and using unique ones for each account
- C. Writing passwords on sticky notes on your monitor
- D. Never logging out of accounts
What should you do if you suspect your computer is infected with malware?
- A. Ignore it and continue working
- B. Run a full antivirus scan and follow the recommendations
- C. Delete all your files
- D. Share the infection with friends via email
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