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Quiz: Cybersecurity Basics

Hackers are getting more creative all the time, and cyber threats are getting increasingly more difficult to recognize the more sophisticated they get. We want to help you be more proactive about protecting your important accounts so you don’t fall victim to identity theft. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the most common cyberthreats so you can learn how to protect your financial information.

Which type of cyberattack is known as “digital kidnapping?”

Malware

Ransomware

Phishing

Skimming

Correct. Ransomware is a type of malware that is like the “digital kidnapping” of data, when cybercriminals demand a ransom to release valuable files back to the owner.

Incorrect. Though it is a type of malware, ransomware is the “digital kidnapping” of data, when cybercriminals demand a ransom to release valuable files back to the owner.

Which type of cyber attack comes via text message?

Phishing

Smishing

Vishing

Skimming

Correct. “Smishing” is a mashup of the acronym SMS and phishing.

Incorrect. Text message cyber attacks are called “smishing.”

True or false: The safest way to pay for purchases online is with a credit card.

True

False

Correct. It's always best to pay for online purchases with a credit card, since credit cards offer key protections that debit cards, prepaid cards, and gift cards don't.

Incorrect. It's always best to pay for online purchases with a credit card, since credit cards offer key protections that debit cards, prepaid cards, and gift cards don't.

Which type of cyber attack comes via email?

Phishing

Smishing

Vishing

Skimming

Correct. Phishing is a cyber threat that comes in an email.

Incorrect. This type of cyber threat is called phishing.

Which of the following is NOT a red flag for security fraud?

Someone claiming to be from your bank asking for your Social Security number over the phone.

An email asking for your bank account number or account password

Downloading a bank statement from your online account.

A text message from an unknown number asking you to click on a link.

Correct. Provided you have logged in to your bank’s legitimate website, it is safe to download bank statements. Read about other red flags.

Incorrect. Legitimate bank communications will never ask for your social security number, account number or password via phone or email, or send scammy links via text messages.

Which type of cyber attack comes via phone call?

Phishing

Smishing

Vishing

Skimming

Correct. The term “vishing” is a blend of “voice” and “phishing.”

Incorrect. This type of cyberattack is known as “vishing.”

True or false: It’s safe to click on links that come from email addresses you recognize.

True

False

Correct. While you should never click on links or attachments if the email address itself is suspicious, don't assume you can always trust every email coming from a known email address. Hackers can gain access to someone's email account and then send you an email from that account.

Incorrect. While you should never click on links or attachments if the email address itself is suspicious, don't assume you can always trust every email coming from a known email address. Hackers can gain access to someone's email account and then send you an email from that account.

True or false: Public Wi-Fi networks are safe as long as they are password protected.

True

False

Correct. Even if it has a password, a public Wi-Fi network like you’d find at a coffee shop or restaurant is very vulnerable to hackers because of its visibility. Your best bet is to stick with the connection you get through your mobile provider's data plan if you need to make a secure transaction.

Incorrect. Even if it has a password, a public Wi-Fi network like you’d find at a coffee shop or restaurant is very vulnerable to hackers because of its visibility. Your best bet is to stick with the connection you get through your mobile provider's data plan if you need to make a secure transaction.

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Cyber threats are getting more sophisticated, and some of these may be new to you! That’s ok: Read more about security red flags here and what you should do if you think your accounts have been compromised.

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You are familiar with many of the tactics hackers use to gain access to your private information. Want to take your knowledge to the next level? Read more about how to ensure your home network is secure.

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You are staying on top of the trends and already working hard to protect your accounts. While you’re doing your part, you can also take some time to learn more about how Synovus is doing their part to protect you.

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