CYBER AWARENESS
How can your protect your information when using wireless
technology? - ANSWER-Avoid using non-Bluetooth-paired or
unencrypted wireless computer peripherals.
Which is true of cookies? - ANSWER-A cookie is a text file a
web server stores on your hard drive that may track your
activities on the web.
What is a way to prevent the download of viruses and other
malicious code when checking your e-mail? - ANSWER-View e-
mail in plain text and don't view e-mail in Preview Pane.
You receive an e-mail from the Internal Revenue Service
demanding immediate payment of back taxes of which you
were not aware. The email provides a website and a toll-free
number where you can make payment. What action should you
take? - ANSWER-Contact the IRS
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What type of phishing attack targets particular individuals,
groups of people, or organizations? - ANSWER-Spear phishing
Which of the following in NOT true of traveling overseas with a
mobile phone? - ANSWER-Physical security of mobile phones
carried overseas is not a major issue.
A coworker has asked if you want to download a programmer's
game to play at work. What should be your response? -
ANSWER-I'll pass.
While you are waiting for your lunch bill, a stranger picks up
your Government-issued phone from your table and proceeds
to exit the facility with it. What should you do? - ANSWER-Try
to observe the direction taken and and any other useful
information and immediately make a report to your security
point of contact.
Which of the following in NOT a best practice to protect data on
your mobile computing device? - ANSWER-Ensure you have a
strong wireless connection.