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Would you fall for a scam?
Scams are everywhere—suspicious emails, too-good-to-be-true deals, or “long-lost relatives” suddenly leaving you millions. How good are you at spotting the red flags?
This fun trivia quiz will test your cybersecurity instincts with everyday scenarios you might face online. Answer honestly and find out how safe you really are in the digital world!
Ready? Let’s dive in! 🔍
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Quiz • Cyber security
1. You see a viral TikTok challenge that asks for your “first pet’s name and the street you grew up on.” What do you do?
Ignore it—that’s phishing in disguise.
Share the info because, duh, it’s fun!
Think twice but share anyway—what harm could it do?
2. How do you store your passwords?
I use a secure password manager.
I write them down somewhere.
I just memorize the same one for everything.
3. You get a friend request from someone with no profile picture named Matthew John Johnson Crypto. What do you do?
Accept just to see what they’re about.
Leave the request pending forever.
Decline and block them immediately.
4. You want to watch a movie, but it’s not on any streaming platforms you have access to. You find a website where you can download it, but it takes you through several pop-up ads. What do you do?
Close most of the ads and cross your fingers.
Give up and watch something on Netflix instead.
Power through the chaos—you NEED to see the movie.
5. You’re asked to create a new password. What do you go with?
A random jumble like “jX@8kGk#&7F.”
“Password123”—easy to remember, right?
Your dog’s name plus your birth year.
6. How often do you use the same password for different accounts?
Never—I use unique passwords for every account.
Sometimes—I reuse passwords for unimportant accounts.
Often—it’s easier to remember.
7. You’re about to use public Wi-Fi at a café. How do you connect?
Avoid it and use your mobile hotspot instead.
Use a VPN and stay secure.
Just connect—free Wi-Fi is free Wi-Fi.
8. A celebrity you admire messages you saying they “need financial help” and will pay you back. What do you do?
Block the fake account and laugh.
Ask them if it is really them.
Send them a “small loan” out of generosity.
9. You’re downloading a flashlight app and it asks for the following permissions: access to your camera, flashlight, notifications, contacts and location. What do you do?
Allow it if the app seems trustworthy.
Deny the permissions and look for a better app.
Allow the permissions—it’s probably harmless.
10. You get an urgent text message saying your bank account has been locked. What do you do?
Click the link in the message to fix the issue.
Wait and monitor your account for signs of an issue.
Contact the bank directly using their official number or app.
11. You see an ad on Facebook for $5 AirPods and it takes you to a website. What do you do?
Move on—nothing costs $5 unless it’s imaginary.
Check reviews to see if it’s legit.
Order 10 pairs—what a steal!
12. A website tells you that you just won the “1,000,000th Visitor Award.” What’s your next move?
Take a screenshot to show your friends but don’t click anything.
Click the banner to see what you won.
Laugh and close the tab.
13. Your computer asks you to install a software update, even though it’s never done that before. What do you do?
Verify the update’s legitimacy before installing.
Install it if it seems necessary.
Install it immediately without question.
14. A coworker emails you an attachment labeled “URGENT and important.” What do you do?
Verify with the coworker before opening the attachment.
Open the attachment, because it’s from a colleague.
Scan the file for viruses first.
15. You’ve got a message saying that you’ve inherited a large sum from a long-lost relative abroad. What’s your reaction?
Follow up to claim the money.
Delete the message immediately.
Respond to ask for proof of the inheritance.
What do you think ?
Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 4 months ago
Most of them are pretty well common sense in this computer age (I hope). Perhaps ten years back or so, many people would get caught more often.
Apatheist Account2 4 months ago
Only a couple of weeks ago there was a story of someone who got scammed twice by someone claiming to be Keanu Reeves. It still happens. Perhaps 20-25 years ago, in the early days of email for many, it was worse - I see old issues of Judge Judy where people who don't have bank accounts (why on earth not?) got cashed cheques, by other people, that turned out to be bogus - from Nigerian investments and, most absurdly, from the Spanish lottery. I suspect there are still people dumb, greedy and naïve enough to believe that you can win a lottery without buying a ticket.
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Robert T 4 months ago
Some of these don't quite have the answers that are what I do. For example, I do write passwords down, but in form that is not decipherable by anyone but me. Secure password managers are actually not 100% secure, and if compromised, would reveal all your passwords. Ironically, I use them for my insecure passwords. Online banking passwords are not saved anywhere! And when creating passwords, I now normally use a multi-word phrase with a mixture of upper and lowercase lettes and a few numbers and symbols thrown in. These are not easy to brute force using a dictionary attack, and are longer than most standard passwords, but have the advantage that they are relatively easy to type.
The Other Guest 4 months ago
Some of these need more answers. #5 (how you create a password) - none of the answers apply to me. And for remembering passwords, I had to go with the closest response, even though it isn't entirely accurate (I don't write down the password, but I write myself "clues" that remind me of what it is. For example, an old one that I don't use anymore had the clue "calendar frog." If someone can figure it out from that, more power to them.) And #11, "You see an ad on FB and it takes you to a website" assumes that one actually clicks on FB ads in the first place; I'm sure I'm not the only one who does NOT do that.
Miss Cellania 4 months ago (edited)
Yeah, like how I connect to public wifi or download an app. I just don't do those things.
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Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 4 months ago
Most of them are pretty well common sense in this computer age (I hope). Perhaps ten years back or so, many people would get caught more often.
Apatheist Account2 4 months ago
Only a couple of weeks ago there was a story of someone who got scammed twice by someone claiming to be Keanu Reeves. It still happens. Perhaps 20-25 years ago, in the early days of email for many, it was worse - I see old issues of Judge Judy where people who don't have bank accounts (why on earth not?) got cashed cheques, by other people, that turned out to be bogus - from Nigerian investments and, most absurdly, from the Spanish lottery. I suspect there are still people dumb, greedy and naïve enough to believe that you can win a lottery without buying a ticket.
Load More Replies... Robert T 4 months ago
Some of these don't quite have the answers that are what I do. For example, I do write passwords down, but in form that is not decipherable by anyone but me. Secure password managers are actually not 100% secure, and if compromised, would reveal all your passwords. Ironically, I use them for my insecure passwords. Online banking passwords are not saved anywhere! And when creating passwords, I now normally use a multi-word phrase with a mixture of upper and lowercase lettes and a few numbers and symbols thrown in. These are not easy to brute force using a dictionary attack, and are longer than most standard passwords, but have the advantage that they are relatively easy to type.
The Other Guest 4 months ago
Some of these need more answers. #5 (how you create a password) - none of the answers apply to me. And for remembering passwords, I had to go with the closest response, even though it isn't entirely accurate (I don't write down the password, but I write myself "clues" that remind me of what it is. For example, an old one that I don't use anymore had the clue "calendar frog." If someone can figure it out from that, more power to them.) And #11, "You see an ad on FB and it takes you to a website" assumes that one actually clicks on FB ads in the first place; I'm sure I'm not the only one who does NOT do that.
Miss Cellania 4 months ago (edited)
Yeah, like how I connect to public wifi or download an app. I just don't do those things.
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