Fake prizes, popups and malware: quick check

Question 1

A popup says you won a free phone and must claim it in 60 seconds. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Close the tab with the back button, and don't tap anything inside

Answer

Tap Claim quickly

Answer

Tap the small X in the popup

Answer

Share it with friends

Question 2

Your phone suddenly shows ads everywhere and the battery drains fast. What's likely?

Accepted Answer

It may have adware or other malware

Answer

The phone is new

Answer

The weather is hot

Answer

Too many photos

Question 3

Someone on WhatsApp sends you an "invitation.apk" file. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Don't open it. Install apps only from the official app store

Answer

Install it to see the invite

Answer

Forward it to family

Answer

Rename it

Question 4

Where is the safest place to download apps from?

Accepted Answer

The phone's official app store

Answer

Any website with a download button

Answer

A link in an SMS

Answer

A popup ad