Securi-Trivia: Weekly Quiz (July - Week 4) 

Hello and welcome to this week's Securi-Trivia! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and reinforce the cybersecurity tips we send out every day. Each week, we'll ask you 10 multiple-choice questions based on the daily tips and awareness we've sent out during the week. The questions will cover a range of topics, including understanding data security and more. To pass the quiz and receive dreampoints, you'll need to get at least an 80% passing score.

Remember, staying safe online is a shared responsibility. Answer the questions to test your knowledge. Make sure to read each question carefully. Don't worry if you don't get them all right on the first try - you can retake the quiz as many times as you like!

Click this link to take the quiz: https://securitytips.cloudstaff.com/quizzes/view/149

An investigation into malware logs on hidden internet platforms revealed thousands of users accessing illegal images of children. This discovery underscores how such data can aid in combating serious crimes. Recorded Future reported finding about 3,300 users with accounts on websites known for these images, and 4.2% had credentials for multiple sites, suggesting involvement in criminal activities. Recently, easily accessible software designed to steal sensitive information like passwords, digital wallets, and credit card details has become widespread. This trend is exemplified by the emergence of new malware variants such as Kematian Stealer, Neptune Stealer, and others, which spread through methods like phishing, spam emails, and fake software updates. The stolen data often ends up on hidden internet forums, where it is sold to other cybercriminals to facilitate illegal activities. 

Source: July 18, 2024 23:50 (on 7/19/24) |  1 | 1 minute read

Ensure your passwords do not contain easily guessable information, such as your birthdate or name. Strong, unique passwords that avoid personal details are much more difficult for attackers to guess, thus improving your overall account security.

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Implementing centralized patch management ensures all software is consistently updated and protected against vulnerabilities. Regular updates prevent security breaches and maintain system efficiency. Avoid user-managed updates to prevent inconsistencies and potential security risks.

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Understand the importance of software updates and patch management. Keeping your software up to date ensures enhanced security, improved performance, and the addition of new features, while delaying updates can expose your system to potential security threats.

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To keep your device safe from malware, don't share apps that might be infected. Only download apps from official app stores because they are checked for security. If you think an app is suspicious, delete it right away to protect your device and data.

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Turning off security, sharing devices, and skipping updates increase the risk of malware. Using public chargers without care and ignoring app permissions can make devices unsafe. To lower malware risks, only download apps from official stores and regularly install security updates to protect devices. 

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Review app permissions before installation to prevent unnecessary data access. Avoid downloading from untrusted sources, ignoring updates, or using cracked versions of paid apps, as they may compromise security. Instead, regularly review permissions, download apps from legitimate sources, and update apps to maintain security.  

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Securi-Trivia: Weekly Quiz (July - Week 3) 

Hello and welcome to this week's Securi-Trivia! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and reinforce the cybersecurity tips we send out every day. Each week, we'll ask you 10 multiple-choice questions based on the daily tips and awareness we've sent out during the week. The questions will cover a range of topics, including understanding data security and more. To pass the quiz and receive dreampoints, you'll need to get at least an 80% passing score.

Remember, staying safe online is a shared responsibility. Answer the questions to test your knowledge. Make sure to read each question carefully. Don't worry if you don't get them all right on the first try - you can retake the quiz as many times as you like!

Click this link to take the quiz: https://securitytips.cloudstaff.com/quizzes/view/148 

Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the U.K., and the U.S. have issued a warning about a China-linked hacking group called APT40. This group can exploit new security flaws very quickly, sometimes within hours or days of their discovery.

APT40 has targeted organizations in various countries, including Australia and the U.S. They are known for quickly adapting and using proof-of-concept vulnerabilities for attacks. This group, also called Bronze Mohawk, Gingham Typhoon, ISLANDDREAMS, Kryptonite Panda, Leviathan, Red Ladon, TA423, and TEMP.Periscope, has been active since at least 2011, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region and is believed to be based in Haikou.

In July 2021, the U.S. and its allies linked APT40 to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) and charged several members with stealing trade secrets, intellectual property, and other sensitive information.

Recently, APT40 has been connected to several...