Everfi Everfi Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Question 1

In EverFi's data privacy training, what is 'personally identifiable information' (PII)?

Accepted Answer

Information that can be used to identify a specific individual, such as name or Social Security number

Answer

PII refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify a specific individual, including names, SSNs, addresses, and similar data.

Question 2

According to EverFi cybersecurity training, what is the most common method attackers use to steal credentials?

Accepted Answer

Phishing emails that trick users into entering login information on fake sites

Answer

Phishing is the most prevalent attack method, using deceptive emails or messages to trick users into revealing credentials on fraudulent websites.

Question 3

What does EverFi teach about creating a strong password?

Accepted Answer

Use a long combination of letters, numbers, and symbols unique to each account

Answer

Strong passwords use a long, unique combination of letters, numbers, and symbols and should never be reused across multiple accounts.

Question 4

EverFi's cybersecurity modules explain that multi-factor authentication (MFA) works by requiring:

Accepted Answer

At least two different types of verification such as a password plus a code sent to your phone

Answer

MFA requires users to verify their identity using at least two different factors, combining something they know with something they have or are.

Question 5

In EverFi training, what is the recommended action when you receive an unexpected email with an attachment from an unknown sender?

Accepted Answer

Delete the email and report it as phishing without opening the attachment

Answer

You should delete unexpected emails with attachments from unknown senders and report them as phishing, as they may contain malware.

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