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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is phishing?scams through websitesscams through emailsscams through phone callsscams through text messages
- 2. Multiple ChoicePretending to be banks, the IRS or some other organization and sending you an email or a letter (or even make a phone call) asking for personal information is calledSurfingFishingPhishingSailing
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThey may get into your computer or another computer system, including schools, credit card companies, and other places maintaining personal information.HopingHeavingHackingHeckling
- 4. Multiple ChoiceTo prevent identity theft use one of these on credit card, bank and cell phone accounts.Combination lockPasswordA piece of tape to cover up the numberA fake name
- 5. Multiple ChoiceNever give this out over the phone, through email or on the Internet.Personal InformationFree moneyTomorrow's lunch choicesBaseball scores
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow can you detect a phishing scam?The companies logo is on the emailThe email asks for information the company should already knowThe email is sent directly to youThe email ends with @paypal.co.uk
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe best way to avoid phishing is tobe skeptical about any online requests for personal information.stay off social media.not share your email address.use the same password for all accounts.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceSoftware or a hardware device that filters information coming in to your computer.AntivirusFirewallPhishingSpyware
- 9. Multiple ChoicePerson who tries to break into your computer remotely to steal personal information, such as social security numbers.HackerSpywareShoulder SurfingSpam
- 10. Multiple Choice
When someone wrongfully acquires and uses someone’s personal identification, credit or account information. What is it called?
Hacking
Identity Theft
Dumpster Diving
Skimming
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