How cyber secure are you? Are you doing everything you can to protect your personal and financial information? Take this short five-question quiz to find out.
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Do you use the same password for all of your online accounts?
Question 1 of 5
Always. It's easier to remember that way.
Sometimes. I have a few passwords in regular use.
Never. I create a different password for every online account.
It would be safer to use a different password for each of your accounts. Using a unique password is one of the most important steps you can take to secure your personal information. If you use the same password for more than one account, cyber criminals can potentially access multiple accounts if just one is breached.
This is not the most "cyber secure" answer.
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A secure online password manager makes it easy to create and store different passwords for all your accounts.
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It would be safer to use a different password for each of your accounts. Using a unique password is one of the most important steps you can take to help secure your personal information. If you use the same password for more than one account, cyber criminals can potentially access multiple accounts if just one is breached.
Using a unique password for every account is one of the most important steps you can take to help secure your personal information. If you use the same password for more than one account, cyber criminals can potentially access multiple accounts if just one is breached.
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How do you select your passwords?
Question 2 of 5
I use personal info like birth dates, my kids' or pets' names or street names.
My password manager generates complex passwords for me (and then saves them, too!).
I choose a random series of numbers, letters and symbols.
I pick a common word or phrase so it's easier to remember.
My password manager generates complex passwords for me (and then saves them, too!)
It may be easier to remember, but it’s important to avoid common phrases, names or other personal information that can be connected to your identity. Complex passwords with numbers, symbols or letter combinations make it tough for cyber criminals to access your accounts.
If using a password or passphrase, try replacing a letter with a number or symbol. For example,3 can replace E, $ can replace S and 7 can replace T.
It may be easier to remember, but it’s important to avoid common phrases, birth dates, names or other personal information that can be connected to your identity. Complex passwords with numbers, symbols and unique passphrases or letter combinations make it tough for cyber criminals to access your accounts.
Complex passwords with numbers, symbols, uncommon passphrases or letter combinations make it tough for cyber criminals to access your accounts. It’s important to avoid birth dates, names or other personal information that can be connected to your identity.
You just got a new mobile phone. It offers a few different options for unlocking the device. Which option do you choose to help secure your information?
Question 3 of 5
I select a random six-digit passcode.
I prefer fingerprint identification.
I use the facial recognition or Face ID option.
I set up iris scanning on my phone.
In fact, all of these identification options are acceptable. The most important thing is ensuring that your mobile phone is locked when not in use so your personal information can't be accessed.
Good choice!
You'll notice that pattern passwords are not included in this list. These are widely considered to be less secure, so it's best to pick one of the other ways to unlock your device.
You've got an exciting vacation planned. Which of the following trip-related actions should you avoid for cybersecurity reasons?
Question 4 of 5
Using the public charging stations at the airport and beach restaurant.
Posting my vacation details to social media to tell friends and family about my trip.
Paying my bills with online banking using my hotel's public wi-fi.
Leaving my phone on the bedside table of my hotel room instead of bringing it with me.
All of the above.
To stay cyber safe, it’s best to avoid all of these. Social media is a great way to stay in touch, but sharing personal information or vacation announcements with location details could alert criminals to your absence. It’s also a good idea to bring your own charger, avoid unsecure public wi-fi networks and put your mobile devices in a hotel safe whenever possible.
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Be aware of “shoulder surfing” in crowded public places. This is when criminals look over your shoulder to try and steal valuable information such as passwords.
What is multi-factor identification (MFA)?
Question 5 of 5
It’s when a website asks me to enter a one-time code that’s been sent to my email address or mobile phone number.
It’s a two-step verification process that makes it harder for someone to sign in to my accounts, even if they know my password.
A process that requires more than one proof of identity before granting access to my account.
In fact, all of the answers correctly describe MFA. It’s an additional layer of identification designed to ensure that you, and only you, can sign in to your personal online accounts. Not only does it add a critical layer of security, but it also puts you in control, giving you peace of mind that your digital life is much safer from cyber threats.
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It’s a good idea to use MFA whenever it is offered for your online accounts.
All of these answers correctly describe MFA. It’s an additional layer of identification designed to ensure that you, and only you, can sign in to your personal online accounts. Not only does it add a critical layer of security, but it also puts you in control, giving you peace of mind that your digital life is much safer from cyber threats.
For more everyday tips that you can start using today to help protect your personal information online, visit hoopp.com.
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