It’s important to have a basic understanding of internet security in this ever-changing digital world we live in. Shannon McCarty Caplan, Consumer Security Advocate at Trend Micro created this short test for consumers to test their knowledge about staying safe on the web. So, are you ready to find out how much you really know about internet security?

1. Test your Internet
Security IQ
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It’s important to have a basic
understanding of internet
security in this ever-changing
digital world we live in.
Shannon McCarty Caplan,
Consumer Security Advocate at
Trend Micro created this short
test for consumers to test their
knowledge about staying safe on
the web.
So, are you ready to find out how
much you really know about
internet security?
Start

2. 1. Macs can’t get viruses
.
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B. False
Mac users often feel safe, because traditional
viruses are designed for Windows. However, a
hacker doesn’t care if you have a Mac or PC. A
computer is a computer.
A. True
B. False
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2. Which site is more secure?
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B. https://www.Facebook.com
Websites that are safe to enter personal
information begin with https:// instead of http://.
A. http://www.Facebook.com
B. https://www.Facebook.com
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3. How can you prevent clicking on
phishing links in your email inbox?
A. Bookmark the sites you regularly use
to shop/bank
B. Don’t ever click on links in your email
inbox, unless you are expecting them
(i.e. you just ordered something online
and received a shipping confirmation
and a tracking number)
C. Move emails that seem like spam to
the junk box so you will never see them
again
D. All of the above
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D. All of the above
Hackers will often spam people’s email with fake emails (that look like real ones from
a store or bank) to lure people to enter personal information. To prevent clicking on
these bad links, bookmark the sites you regularly visit that you know are real. Don’t
ever click on links that you aren’t expecting. If you do get an email that you're not sure
about, directly contact that person or organization. Lastly, when you get something
you know is spam, move it to the junk box right away.
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4. If I have antivirus software for my
computer, I can’t get viruses from the
internet.
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B. False
Antivirus software for your computer doesn’t
protect you from viruses you may accidently
acquire from the internet. You can protect yourself
from these viruses only with Internet Security
software.
A. True
B. False
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A. Make sure the sites that I
enter personal information
on are legit and secure
B. Don’t use public devices
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
5. You’re sitting in a coffee shop using
the free Wi-Fi. How can you best protect
your personal information?
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D. None of the above
Even if the sites you visit are legit, you should never enter personal information over
a public Wi-Fi connection. Even if you use your personal devices, hackers on the
network can see what you're doing. Avoid doing anything that reveals your personal
information over public Wi-Fi. The most secure way to browse on a public network is
to use a virtual private network or internet security software that validates Wi-Fi
networks and hotspots.
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6. Which is the most dangerous category
of websites?
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A. Blogs
B. Porn
C. Entertainment/Music
D. Automotive
E. Business and Economy
A. Blogs
Surprising, right? Cybercriminals often use blogs, primarily as part
of redirection chains that lead to various malware attacks or other
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7. Updating your browser and operating
system will not help to prevent your
computer from getting a virus or getting
hacked.
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A. True
B. False
B. False
When a browser is outdated, it is gold for hackers. Any
information you enter on outdated browsers is easier to access.
You should always use the latest Web browser version, apply
new operating system updates as soon as they are available,
and install security patches when available.
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So, how did you do?
As technology advances, there
are more opportunities for
consumers, and unfortunately,
more risks.
To be worry free while browsing
online, Internet Security
Software is highly
recommended.