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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Trivia Game

#BeCyberSmart:Online Safety

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Device Security

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Types of Cyber Attacks

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Cyber History

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Cyber Stats

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Final Round 2

#BeCyberSmart: Online Safety - 100

You post a picture of you and your best friend to your favorite social media platform. She doesn’t feel comfortable with the image, so you agree to take it down. Will this ensure that no one else sees the picture?

Answer: No. Once an image (or any information) is posted on the internet, it is virtually impossible to remove it from circulation. Taking it off of your social media page will help, but there is no guarantee that others have not already seen it and/or downloaded it to their own machines.

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You receive an email from an online shopping site claiming that you were incorrectly charged for your last purchase and are due a refund. The email asks you to click a link where you will submit the necessary information. What should you do?

Answer: Do NOT click the link! Check the sender’s address and search the document for spelling/grammar mistakes. If you notice anything suspicious, the email is likely a scam. Even if it seems legitimate, navigate to the site yourself rather than clicking any links.

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You’ve just settled into your new hotel room when you realize you need to transfer some funds from your savings account to your checking account. In order to do this, you will need to connect your laptop to the hotel’s public Wi-Fi and log in to your online bank. Should you risk it?

Answer: It depends. In general, it is never safe to transmit PII (Personally Identifiable Information), especially financial information, over a public network. If you find yourself in a situation where you may need to do so, first consider all your options, including using your mobile data or a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to help protect your browsing.



You have a long commute. Thankfully, your train just installed public Wi-Fi. Now you can listen to your favorite music or podcast. However, when you check for social media updates around lunch, you find that your account has been hacked. What steps could you take to prevent your mobile device or laptop data from being compromised in the future?

Answer(s): • Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not using them. These technologies leave you open to remote attacks.• Make sure the network is legitimate. Hackers love to create fake networks that mimic real ones, enticing

unsuspecting users to log on.• Don’t connect. Though perhaps drastic, one near-certain way to circumvent the dangers of public Wi-Fi is

simply to avoid using it whenever possible.



Passwords often have complex requirements, and most online citizens will need to remember numerous different passwords to access their internet services. What is a way to help you keep track of all these different passwords?

Answer(s):• Use a password manager. These are apps, devices, or cloud services that store your

passwords in an encrypted vault that can only be unlocked with a single master password.

• Use a “password pattern.” This is simply a pattern (recognizable only to you) that you can use to help remember your passwords.


Device Security - 100

Which of the following are strong password practices? (Choose all that apply.)1. Passwords should contain a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.2. Passwords should have personal meaning to you (e.g. a relative’s birthday) so that you can remember

them more easily.3. You should immediately change your password in the case of a known data breach.4. You should store your passwords on paper or in a text document, giving you a backup in the event that

you forget them.

Answer: 1 & 3. While it is helpful for passwords to have some level of personal relevance, anything concrete or publicly-available (high schools, birthdates, pets’ names, etc.) can be easily researched and guessed by an attacker. Storing your passwords physically or in a text-document is also ill-advised, as someone could gain access to the copy.



True or false: Automatically updating your machine poses a significant security concern, as it could install unwanted programs/features that disrupt your network or harm your computer.

Answer: False. Although updates can occasionally cause problems, they also contain vital patches to help protect your machine against attackers. Keep your machine up-to-date and install new patches as soon as possible. Don’t click, “Remind me later,” twelve times.



True or false: Although they operate similarly to computers, most mobile devices (cell phones, tablets, etc.) are not full computers and do not require software, such as anti-virus, to be secure.

Answer: False. Almost all consumer devices, especially cell phones and tablets, are simply miniature computers. They contain important data (contacts, financial information, calendars) and require protection like any other device.



Which of the following devices could potentially be exploited by an attacker?• Desktop computer• Laptop computer• Cell phone• Television• Refrigerator• Digital assistant• Remote-controlled keys

• Tablet• Security camera• Pacemaker• Baby monitor• GPS• Toaster• Thermostat

Answer: All of them. Yes, even the toaster – possibly.



What is the method of access control by which users must present multiple, separate pieces of identification, such as a password and keycard, in order to access a system?

Answer: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA greatly increases the security of access control. Even if a password is learned or an ID is stolen, it will not be enough to compromise a system. Many online services allow MFA options, such as requiring a one-time login code as well as a password.


Types of Cyber Attacks - 100

A scammer creates a fake email and sends it to thousands of people, hoping some of them will click on a link and give up their personal information. What is this type of attack called?

Answer: Phishing – a type of social engineering that often manipulates human impulses, such as greed, fear, or the desire to help others.



What is the term for harmful software that seeks to damage or exploit the machines that run it?

Answer: Malware. This stands for “malicious software,” and refers to a large variety of software-based attacks.



An attacker goes to a local coffee shop and creates a wireless network using the shop’s name, hoping unsuspecting customers will log on. What is this type of attack called?

Answer: Spoofing. This kind of attack can come in many forms (email, GPS, caller ID), but is most commonly known with regards to fake and malicious wireless networks. Before logging onto a public network, be sure it is the correct one.



You bring your laptop to a local restaurant. Without your knowledge, the customer at the table behind you watches you log in to your email, thereby learning your username and password. What is this type of attack called?

Answer: Shoulder surfing. It is important to remember that not all cyber attacks require the direct manipulation of technology. Attackers can often obtain important information by simply observing people, asking questions, or piecing together dissociated facts to learn or guess something private.



After clicking an advertisement on an unsecure website, your computer freezes. A message appears, demanding you pay a certain amount of money to unlock your computer. What is this type of attack called?

Answer: Ransomware. This type of attack has grown more common in recent years, especially against institutions that need to recover their data as soon as possible, such as medical facilities.


Cyber History - 100

This entrepreneur is widely-known for his contributions to the personal computer industry. He founded the Microsoft Corporation in 1975, with his business partner Paul Allen.

Answer: Bill Gates.


Cyber History - 200

Which United States federal agency has been tasked with improving national cybersecurity and protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure?

Answer: The Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is responsible for protecting the Nation’s critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats.


Cyber History - 300

This English cryptanalyst is famous for deciphering encoded messages during World War II and creating standards for artificial intelligence. He is considered by many to be the father of theoretical computing. (Hint: There was a 2014 movie based on his biography.)

Answer: Alan Turing. Turing helped the Allies by cracking intercepted messages from the German forces, gleaning information that was crucial to an Allied victory. He also created the “Turing test,” which examines a machine’s ability to display human behavior à la artificial intelligence.


Cyber History - 400

This English writer and mathematician is known for her work on the Analytical Engine and is considered to be one of the first computer programmers.

Answer(s): Ada Lovelace worked alongside Charles Babbage in the 1840s to publish the first computer-based algorithm.


Cyber History - 500

In May 2017, this worldwide cyber attack used ransomware to exploit approximately Cyber History 00,000 unpatched machines, resulting in damages totaling to over $4,000,000,000 (4 billion USD).

Answer: WannaCry. This ransomware attack propagated through an exploit called EternalBlue, which took advantage of older Windows systems. Targeted machines had their data involuntarily encrypted, with a demand of Bitcoin payment for the release thereof.


Cyber Stats - 100

Approximately how many attempted cyber attacks are reported to the Pentagon every day? (Closest answer wins.)

Answer: Over 10 million.


Cyber Stats - 200

How many unfilled cybersecurity jobs are there in the United States alone? (Closest answer wins.)

Answer: 310,000.


Cyber Stats - 300

Globally, how many unfilled cybersecurity positions are there estimated to be by 2022? (Closest answer wins.)

Answer: 1.8 Million.


Cyber Stats - 400

What is the estimated cost of a successful phishing attack on a single small or medium-sized business? (Closest answer wins.)

Answer: $1.6 Million USD.


Cyber Stats - 500

What is the estimated global cost of cybercrime by the end of 2019? (Closest answer wins).

Answer: $2 Trillion USD.


Bonus TriviaSolve this cryptogram:

Answer: Connect with confidence!(This is called a Caesar cipher; since the key is 13, each letter is replaced with the letter 13 places down the alphabet.) Back to game board

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Presentation Notes

Presenter’s Note: The shapes in the code refers to the corresponding shape of part of the grid or X. The symbols with the dot refers the 2nd letter in that shaped space. So the first letter is a “U” (top center of the grid), 2nd letter is a “Y” (right side of the X shape), and the 3rd letter has a dot which means it’s the 2nd letter in the top left corner of the grid.

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