Do you know how to protect yourself online? Two minutes to find out!
So, the holidays are over and you’re back at work. Are you focused, or will you fall into one of the many online traps? This quiz will remind you of the most important points to keep you safe! Please take two minutes to start the year productively and safely.
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Test your Best Practices knowledge with these questions. Reference information is available for each question, and the answers are listed at the bottom of the page.
1. My computer popped up a message that it is infected. I should dial the number given to get help.
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2. Modern computers never need to be rebooted.
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3. I can install programs I want/need on my business computer.
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4. I’m on a legitimate website. I can click any of the ads and be safe, right?
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5. If I no longer use an old account, I can just ignore it.
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6. Password Managers are a good idea and are safe to use.
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7. I don’t have to worry about getting my computer infected. I have Antivirus and a tech support team.
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8. It’s more efficient to put all my questions into a single email.
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9. Google provides the same answers to everyone who asks the same question.
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ANSWERS (no peeking!)
1. False! Your IT company will not pop up a message on your screen with our telephone number. Always contact us directly if you have a problem. If you don’t have our contact information, then please contact your supervisor. But *never* call a number that pops up in a message on your screen.
More Information: https://hdf.net/tech-support-scams/
2. False! All computers need to be rebooted regularly. We recommend doing so once or twice a week.
More information: https://hdf.net/keep-windows-10-up-to-date/
3. False! You are responsible for your computer, and that includes not installing programs that have not been approved by your IT folks.
More information: https://hdf.net/dont-use-unapproved-apps/
4. False! Even legitimate websites can be fooled into publishing ads with malicious links.
More information: https://hdf.net/malvertising/
5. False! This is especially a problem if you re-use passwords, since one of those old accounts could be breached and your re-used password could be exploited on your still-used accounts.
More information: https://hdf.net/delete-abandoned-accounts/
6. True & False. It depends on which Password Manager you use. If you select a good password manager, then the answer is definitely “True”.
More information: https://hdf.net/password-manager/ & https://hdf.net/lastpass-breach/
7. False. You have *less* to worry about if you have Antivirus installed and have a tech support team, but ultimately, *you* are responsible for the safety and security of your computer. It is also *your* data and identity that is at risk, and even if your tech support team is able to clean up your computer, it can’t delete your data from the dark web.
More information: https://hdf.net/dont-click-that-link/
8. False. Multiple questions in a single email can cause problems to the recipient, and then to you when they respond to just one question.
More information: https://hdf.net/keep-emails-to-a-single-topic/
9. False. Google tailors your results based on your previous searches.
More information: https://hdf.net/duckduckgo/
If you have questions about this, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
Take care,
