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Staying Safe Online

Passwords, padlocks, dodgy links and fake bank texts. Would you spot the scam before it spots you? Put your online street smarts to the test.

💻 Technology easy 20 questions ~6 min

What this quiz asks

Which online scam takes its name from this activity, using fake messages as bait to steal passwords?
Which of these passwords is the strongest?
What does the padlock beside a web address, on an HTTPS site, actually tell you?
Reusing the same password on many websites is safe, as long as that password is a strong one.
What is two-factor authentication, or 2FA?
Should you install security updates promptly, even when your device seems to be working fine?
What is malware?
A text from your 'bank' says your account is blocked and gives a link to fix it. What is the safest thing to do?
What does a password manager do?
Private or incognito browsing hides what you do online from your internet provider and your employer.
Select ALL of these that are warning signs of a phishing email.
What does ransomware usually do to a victim's computer?
In online safety, what is 'shoulder surfing'?
In the '3-2-1' rule for backups, what does the '1' stand for?
Select ALL of these that can work as a true second factor alongside your password.
Order these by how many possible combinations they allow, fewest first.
What does 'social engineering' mean in cybersecurity?
In what year did the ILOVEYOU email worm spread around the world, posing as a love letter?
In Wi-Fi security, what is an 'evil twin'?
What is a 'zero-day' vulnerability?