CSCU Safe Internet Browsing 2

Question 1

What does the padlock icon in a browser's address bar indicate?

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The connection between your browser and the website is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS

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The website is completely safe and trustworthy

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The website has been verified by law enforcement

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The website does not contain advertisements

Question 2

What is a drive-by download attack?

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Malware that automatically downloads and installs when a user visits a compromised website, without any clicks or interaction required

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Downloading files while connected to a car's Wi-Fi

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A fast download from a high-speed server

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Downloading files from a USB drive

Question 3

Why is it important to keep your web browser updated?

Accepted Answer

Browser updates fix security vulnerabilities that attackers actively exploit to compromise systems

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Updated browsers have better visual themes

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Updated browsers download files faster

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Browser updates add more bookmark storage

Question 4

What is browser fingerprinting?

Accepted Answer

A tracking technique that identifies users by collecting unique characteristics of their browser configuration and system

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Using your fingerprint to log into websites

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Saving your browsing history

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Taking screenshots of websites you visit

Question 5

What is the purpose of a browser's private or incognito mode?

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It prevents the browser from saving local browsing history, cookies, and form data from the session

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It makes you completely anonymous on the internet

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It encrypts all internet traffic

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It blocks all advertisements and trackers

Question 6

What is a malicious browser extension and how can it compromise your security?

Accepted Answer

A browser add-on that appears useful but secretly collects data, injects ads, or redirects traffic for malicious purposes

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Any extension that changes the browser's appearance

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An extension that blocks pop-up windows

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A browser plugin that requires payment