Quiz: PC Malware, Security and You

You have a choice of downloading a popular program from a major site for $150, or from an unknown site for $1.95. You should:

• 1. Go for the bargain.
• 2. Click them both and compare.
• 3. Stick with the major site.

Your best friend just sent you an email with a link to an amazing video, but the message was riddled with unusual spelling errors. You should:

• 1. Resist judging the typos and click the link.
• 2. Write back to ask if it's real.
• 3. Delete immediately.

Phishing scams are easily identifiable by their:

• 1. Fake-looking graphics.
• 2. Nonsensical text.
• 3. Nothing, they can look exactly like the real thing.

A familiar Web site is suddenly acting strangely and has redirected you someplace new. You should:

• 1. Stay awhile and check out the new digs.
• 2. Click on a few ads to see what happens.
• 3. Turn and run.

Your antivirus software will protect you from:

• 1. Everything on the Web, no matter what you do.
• 2. Most threats, as long as you're careful.
• 3. Nothing at all.