Cyber Security for KS3 Computing: 10 ready-made live quiz games, 150 questions in all.
The questions cover Phishing red flags, Strong passwords, Strong Passwords, Safe Browsing (HTTPS/VPN), Keyloggers & Spyware Recap and Recognising Scams.
There are 5 picture rounds, 3 quickfire rounds and 2 practice sets. Question types: 76 multiple choice, 66 true or false and 8 fill the gap. 105 questions have a picture.
Pick a set, put the join code on the board and pupils play on their phones. Pupils need no account. Free for teachers, up to 40 players.
The gamesEach set is a fixed list of questions. Open a preview to see a few of them. Quickfire: Cyber Security KS3 15 questions · Warm-up
Plays in 17 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 What is 'adware'?
Software that floods a device with unwanted adverts A type of firewall Software that speeds up downloads Software that repairs damaged files
2 True or false?
A keylogger secretly records what you type, including passwords.
3 True or false?
Installing updates promptly helps close security weaknesses attackers exploit.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Practice
Cyber Security: Strong Passwords KS3 15 questions · Core
Plays in 17 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Safe browsing: true or false?
Public Wi-Fi is always exactly as safe as your home Wi-Fi.
2 Passwords and 2FA: true or false?
2FA means logging in twice using the same password both times.
3 Passwords and 2FA: true or false?
Sharing your password with a close friend is always completely safe.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Practice
Cyber Security: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability KS3 15 questions · Core
Plays in 17 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Network attacks: true or false?
A denial-of-service (DoS) attack works by stealing passwords and data from the server.
2 The three security goals: true or false?
Availability means data and services are there when you need them.
3 The three security goals: true or false?
A leaked list of passwords is mainly a loss of availability.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Quickfire: Phishing emails KS3 15 questions · Warm-up ·
Plays in 13 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Fossil Hunt.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
True or false?
This email greets you by your name.
2 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
True or false?
The sender's address matches the company's website.
3 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
True or false?
The sender's address matches the company's website.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Picture round: Phishing red flags KS3 15 questions · Core ·
Plays in 13 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Fossil Hunt.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
What is the red flag in this email?
The sender's email address The greeting Where the link goes The urgent threat
2 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
What is the red flag in this email?
The greeting Where the link goes The urgent threat The sender's email address
3 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
What is the red flag in this email?
The urgent threat The greeting The sender's email address It asks for your password
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Picture round: Phishing red flags, set 2 KS3 15 questions · Core ·
Plays in 13 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Fossil Hunt.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
What is the red flag in this email?
The greeting The sender's email address It asks for your password Where the link goes
2 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
What is the red flag in this email?
It asks for your password The greeting Where the link goes The sender's email address
3 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
What is the red flag in this email?
The sender's email address It asks for your password Where the link goes The greeting
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Picture round: Phishing red flags, set 3 KS3 15 questions · Core ·
Plays in 13 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Fossil Hunt.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
True or false?
The link goes to the company's real website.
2 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
What is the red flag in this email?
The urgent threat The sender's email address Where the link goes The greeting
3 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
What is the red flag in this email?
The urgent threat The sender's email address The greeting Where the link goes
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Quickfire: Strong passwords KS3 15 questions · Warm-up ·
Plays in 13 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Fossil Hunt.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
Why is this password weak?
It uses personal details It needs more kinds of character It is too short It uses a common word
2 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
Why is this password weak?
It uses a common word It is too short It needs more kinds of character It uses personal details
3 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
Why is this password weak?
It is too short It uses personal details It uses a common word It needs more kinds of character
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Picture round: Strong passwords KS3 15 questions · Core ·
Plays in 13 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Fossil Hunt.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
Why is this password weak?
It needs more kinds of character It is too short It uses a common word It uses personal details
2 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
Why is this password weak?
It uses a common word It needs more kinds of character It uses personal details It is too short
3 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
Why is this password weak?
It is too short It needs more kinds of character It uses a common word It uses personal details
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Picture round: Strong passwords, set 2 KS3 15 questions · Core ·
Plays in 13 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Fossil Hunt.
Preview 3 sample questions 1 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
True or false?
This password follows all the rules on the form.
2 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
True or false?
This password follows all the rules on the form.
3 Picture: Forge Class Software Ltd
True or false?
This password follows all the rules on the form.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
How hosting works Pick a set and a game mode. The questions stay the same; the game changes.Put the join code on the board. Pupils join at subjecthub.co.uk/play on a phone or laptop. They need no account.Play for 1 to 7 minutes. You choose the length before you start.Free for teachers: host these sets with up to 40 players. You sign up once as a teacher.
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