Cyber Horror Escape Room

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Hocking College Cybersecurity & Networking Program

Horror Escape room

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Introduction

"A ghost is trapped in this house, doomed to wander it until it regains all its memories. To help it find them, you must first overcome all the challenges and collect the missing objects in your inventory. Explore the house and try not to gettrapped yourself…"

Explore the house

Inventory

• Password Fun Facts
• Strong & Unique: Ditch "password123"! Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols for each account.
• Passphrases Rock: Random words (like "PurpleElephantSingingPizza") are strong and easy to remember!
• No Personal Info: Avoid birthdays, pet names, or anything easily guessed.
• Password Managers Help: These tools create and store strong passwords for you.
• 100+ Passwords? The average person has a lot to remember - stay safe, not sorry!

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I am strong and complex, a guardian of your digital soul. I ward off malicious spirits who seek to take control. I am long and unique, a secret never to be told. With me by your side, your accounts will remain bold. What am I?

A short and simple password, like "password123"

A long and complex password with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

A password that is easy to remember, like your birthday or pet's name

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Riddle: I lurk in the shadows, unseen and unheard, I infiltrate your devices, like a ghostly word. I steal your data, your passwords, your every deed, Leaving chaos and destruction in my wake. What am I?

A ghost

A zombie

A virus

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Riddle: I roam the digital realm, unseen and unheard, I collect your data, every word and deed. I sell it to the highest bidder, for profit I greed. I leave a trail of breadcrumbs, a digital seed. What am I?

A cookie

A ghost

A hacker

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Riddle: I lurk in the shadows, unseen and unheard, I whisper sweet nothings, to lure you to my lair. I promise riches, fame, and love, But all I want is your heart and soul. What am I?

A ghost

A virus

An online predator

This is not correct...

Find the key to continue

Continue exploring the house

Inventory

Secret Message Fun Facts

• Ancient Roots: Egyptians & Greeks used codes to protect secrets!
• Invisible Ink: Write secret messages with lemon juice – heat reveals it!
• Code Talkers: Native languages were used as unbreakable codes in wars!
• Enigma Machine: WWII code machine that was famously cracked.
• Modern Encryption: Protects our online info, like bank details and emails.

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Question: You've stumbled upon a strange computer in the Malware Mansion. It's infected with a virus, and you must disable it to continue your journey. Which of the following actions should you take first?

Turn off the computer immediately.

Open the computer's antivirus software and scan for viruses.

Connect the computer to the internet to download a virus removal tool.

Format the computer and reinstall the operating system.

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Riddle: In a sea of emails, a trap awaits, A message disguised, with a bait it lays. It promises riches, or a prize so grand, But it's all a trick, a scheme at hand. What is this lure, so tempting and bright? It's a phishing email, a digital blight.

A. A virus

C. A phishing email

B. A spam email

D. A cookie

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Riddle: In a digital sea, a beacon shines bright, It lures you in, with promises so light. It offers a shortcut, a path to your dreams, But beware, for its trap is unseen. What is this lure, so tempting and grand?

A. A virus

B. A spam email

C. A clickbait link

D. A cookie

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Riddle: I am a guardian, strong and true, I add a layer, just for you. With me in place, your accounts are tight, Protecting you from the hackers' blight. What am I?

A. A strong password

B. Multi-factor authentication

C. A firewall

D. Antivirus software

You found a secret message

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Remember these notes and play them on the piano in the correct order

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02

...Keep playing

03

...One more

Start over...

You found a new item for your inventory

Continue exploring the house

Inventory

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Use the magnifying glass to search for the code and then insert it into the typewriter

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Enter the secret code

Code

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Riddle: I am a master of disguise, a chameleon in the night, I weave tales of trust, to lure you into my light. I prey on your kindness, your desire to help and to please, To gain your secrets, your data, with deceptive ease. What am I?

A phishing email

Social engineering

A computer virus

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Riddle: I am a detective, but I carry no badge, I uncover secrets, without a rampage. My tools are public, my methods discreet, I gather information, from the digital street. What am I?

Open source intelligence (OSINT)

A hacker

A spy satellite

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Riddle: I am a hidden threat, a wolf in sheep's clothing, I lurk in the shadows, my true nature loathing. I mimic your files, your programs, your trust, But my purpose is wicked, to turn your data to dust. What am I?

A strong password

A phishing email

A Trojan horse

A briefcase has appeared...

It's locked...look in the inventory for something to open it

Cybersecurity Careers: The Future is Now! High Demand: Cybersecurity jobs are exploding! By 2025, there will be 3.5 million unfilled positions globally. Variety of Roles: From ethical hackers to security analysts, there's a cybersecurity career for every interest. Great Pay: Cybersecurity professionals earn some of the highest salaries in the tech industry. Make a Difference: Protect people and organizations from cyber threats and make the digital world a safer place. Always Learning: The field is constantly evolving, so you'll always be learning new skills and technologies.

Norma DePriest Program Director, Cybersecurity Workforce Development | Hocking College 740-753-6383 depriestn@hocking.edu www.hocking.edu

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Congratulations

You have recovered all the memories of the ghost! Now it can finally rest and you can escape from the house!

Are you sure you want to exit?

You will lose all progress made so far...

Exit

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