1. A friend messages asking for a code sent to your phone. You:
Answer: Don’t send it — their account may be hacked. The code is for your account. Sharing it hands your account over.
2. The best protection for your accounts:
Answer: Authenticator app or passkey plus a unique password. A second factor blocks most takeovers.
3. A message warns of a “copyright violation” and links to an appeal form. That’s:
Answer: Phishing. Fake violation notices target page owners.
4. An account with a checkmark offers a giveaway. So:
Answer: Still verify — badges can be bought or stolen. Verification badges don’t guarantee who runs the account.
5. A quiz: “Your first pet + your street = your rapper name.” That’s:
Answer: Harvesting security-question answers. These quizzes collect common security answers.
6. True or myth: attackers can get past MFA by tricking people into sharing codes.
Answer: True. MFA helps a lot, but attackers trick people into sharing codes or approving prompts.
7. Your account was hacked and is posting scams. First step?
Answer: Use the platform’s recovery process and warn your contacts. Recovering it stops the scams reaching your contacts.
8. You find a fake account impersonating your CEO. You:
Answer: Report it through the platform. Impersonation accounts are used to scam customers and staff.
9. Posting a photo of your boarding pass is:
Answer: Risky — the barcode reveals booking details. The barcode can let someone view or change your booking.
10. A message: “Is this you in this video?” with a link. That’s:
Answer: Phishing. It’s a common lure to steal your login.