Frustrated with getting your cyber security community talking? Guessing games are a playful way to break the ice and invite everyone to join in. Use these easy templates to spark curiosity and drive lively discussions without any extra prep.
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Guessing games tap into our natural curiosity and love for puzzles. By offering a clue or partial information, you encourage members to think, share ideas, and even compete in a friendly way. This approach lowers the barrier to participation, making it easy for even shy or new members to jump in.
In cyber security communities, guessing games can make complex topics feel approachable and fun. They invite speculation, foster learning, and build camaraderie as members bond over trying to crack the code together. Plus, lighthearted engagement boosts overall activity and helps community members feel welcome.
Guess the password: It is eight letters, includes a number, and is the name of a famous movie. What is it?
💡 Example: "Guess the password: It is eight letters, includes a number, and is the name of a famous movie. What is it? (Hint: Matrix1)"
I am a cyber attack that tricks you into giving up personal info. What am I?
💡 Example: "I am a cyber attack that tricks you into giving up personal info. What am I? (Answer: Phishing)"
This type of malware locks your files until you pay. Can you guess the name?
💡 Example: "This type of malware locks your files until you pay. Can you guess the name? (Answer: Ransomware)"
Which cyber security tool uses signatures to detect threats? Take a guess!
💡 Example: "Which cyber security tool uses signatures to detect threats? Take a guess! (Answer: Antivirus software)"
I am a simple password, but hackers love me. What password am I?
💡 Example: "I am a simple password, but hackers love me. What password am I? (Answer: 123456)"
Guess the year: The first major computer virus appeared. When was it?
💡 Example: "Guess the year: The first major computer virus appeared. When was it? (Answer: 1986)"
My name rhymes with 'spear' and I target specific people. What attack am I?
💡 Example: "My name rhymes with 'spear' and I target specific people. What attack am I? (Answer: Spear phishing)"
I am a common two-factor method that uses your phone. What am I?
💡 Example: "I am a common two-factor method that uses your phone. What am I? (Answer: SMS code)"
Which famous hacker was known as 'Condor'? Any guesses?
💡 Example: "Which famous hacker was known as 'Condor'? Any guesses? (Answer: Kevin Mitnick)"
I am a security bug that lets attackers run code on your machine. What am I called?
💡 Example: "I am a security bug that lets attackers run code on your machine. What am I called? (Answer: Remote code execution)"
Guess the acronym: DDoS. What does each letter stand for?
💡 Example: "Guess the acronym: DDoS. What does each letter stand for? (Answer: Distributed Denial of Service)"
I am a cyber security framework and my initials are NIST. What do I stand for?
💡 Example: "I am a cyber security framework and my initials are NIST. What do I stand for? (Answer: National Institute of Standards and Technology)"
Which operating system is famous for its penguin mascot and security features?
💡 Example: "Which operating system is famous for its penguin mascot and security features? (Answer: Linux)"
I protect your network by monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic. What am I?
💡 Example: "I protect your network by monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic. What am I? (Answer: Firewall)"
Guess the term: A fake website that looks real and steals your info.
💡 Example: "Guess the term: A fake website that looks real and steals your info. (Answer: Spoofing site)"
My initials are VPN. What do I help protect when you browse online?
💡 Example: "My initials are VPN. What do I help protect when you browse online? (Answer: Your privacy and data)"
I am a cyber threat that spreads by email attachments. What am I?
💡 Example: "I am a cyber threat that spreads by email attachments. What am I? (Answer: Virus or worm)"
Which social engineering attack asks for money or gift cards by pretending to be your boss?
💡 Example: "Which social engineering attack asks for money or gift cards by pretending to be your boss? (Answer: CEO fraud)"
Guess the missing word: Multi-Factor ____.
💡 Example: "Guess the missing word: Multi-Factor _____. (Answer: Authentication)"
I am a security event, and my initials are SIEM. What do I do?
💡 Example: "I am a security event, and my initials are SIEM. What do I do? (Answer: Security Information and Event Management)"
This cyber attack happens when too many requests overload a system. What is it called?
💡 Example: "This cyber attack happens when too many requests overload a system. What is it called? (Answer: DDoS)"
Which phrase completes this: Zero ____ vulnerability.
💡 Example: "Which phrase completes this: Zero ____ vulnerability. (Answer: Day)"
I am a type of malware that pretends to be useful software. Guess my name.
💡 Example: "I am a type of malware that pretends to be useful software. Guess my name. (Answer: Trojan horse)"
Guess the tool: I scramble your data so only those with the key can read it.
💡 Example: "Guess the tool: I scramble your data so only those with the key can read it. (Answer: Encryption)"
Which cyber security term describes a weakness in a system?
💡 Example: "Which cyber security term describes a weakness in a system? (Answer: Vulnerability)"
I am an animal and also a type of attack that listens to your network. What am I?
💡 Example: "I am an animal and also a type of attack that listens to your network. What am I? (Answer: Sniffer)"
Which cyber security day do we celebrate on the first Thursday of May?
💡 Example: "Which cyber security day do we celebrate on the first Thursday of May? (Answer: World Password Day)"
Guess the acronym: MFA. What does it mean?
💡 Example: "Guess the acronym: MFA. What does it mean? (Answer: Multi-Factor Authentication)"
I am a daily habit that helps prevent hacks. What should you always do with your software?
💡 Example: "I am a daily habit that helps prevent hacks. What should you always do with your software? (Answer: Update it)"
Which cyber crime involves pretending to be someone else online?
💡 Example: "Which cyber crime involves pretending to be someone else online? (Answer: Identity theft)"
I am a popular password manager, and my name starts with 'L'. Who am I?
💡 Example: "I am a popular password manager, and my name starts with 'L'. Who am I? (Answer: LastPass)"
This type of scam asks you to click a link to claim a prize. What is it called?
💡 Example: "This type of scam asks you to click a link to claim a prize. What is it called? (Answer: Phishing)"
Guess the missing word: Public ____ Infrastructure.
💡 Example: "Guess the missing word: Public ____ Infrastructure. (Answer: Key)"
I am a famous cyber security conference, and my initials are DEF CON. Where am I held?
💡 Example: "I am a famous cyber security conference, and my initials are DEF CON. Where am I held? (Answer: Las Vegas)"
Which cyber attack is named after a Greek myth?
💡 Example: "Which cyber attack is named after a Greek myth? (Answer: Trojan horse)"
I am a file type often used to spread malware and my initials are .exe. What am I?
💡 Example: "I am a file type often used to spread malware and my initials are .exe. What am I? (Answer: Executable file)"
Guess the answer: What is the default port for HTTPS?
💡 Example: "Guess the answer: What is the default port for HTTPS? (Answer: 443)"
I am a cyber security job role that investigates incidents. Who am I?
💡 Example: "I am a cyber security job role that investigates incidents. Who am I? (Answer: Incident responder)"
Which cyber security law protects personal data in the EU?
💡 Example: "Which cyber security law protects personal data in the EU? (Answer: GDPR)"
I am a fun cyber security mascot and my name is Cyber Cat. What color are my glasses?
💡 Example: "I am a fun cyber security mascot and my name is Cyber Cat. What color are my glasses? (Answer: Blue)"
Guess the missing word: Principle of Least ____.
💡 Example: "Guess the missing word: Principle of Least _____. (Answer: Privilege)"
Which famous TV series featured a hacker group called fsociety?
💡 Example: "Which famous TV series featured a hacker group called fsociety? (Answer: Mr Robot)"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste them into your community platform of choice. Customize the clues for your audience or current topics to keep things fresh. Encourage everyone to respond, and follow up with the correct answer or a fun fact once people have guessed. Use guessing games as regular features to keep members engaged and looking forward to the next post.
On all platforms, use polls or comments to collect guesses. Use images or GIFs where allowed to make posts more eye-catching. Pin or highlight guessing game threads so members can easily find and join in. Respond promptly to keep energy high.
You can create guessing games where members must identify the real phishing email among several examples, or guess which technique (e.g., spear-phishing, whaling, smishing) was used in a high-profile breach. Be sure to include redacted screenshots or scenario descriptions to make it interactive and educational.
Absolutely! Presenting clues such as attack vectors, ransom notes, or system behaviors lets members guess the malware type. This reinforces critical threat-identification skills and drives discussion about real-world attack prevention.
Always anonymize company names, redact identifying details, and use incidents that are already public knowledge. Focus on the techniques or indicators of compromise (IOCs) rather than specific personal or organizational data to keep your community both safe and informed.
Yes! Share code snippets with subtle vulnerabilities and ask members to guess which type of exploit could be used or where the weakness lies. This approach helps both red and blue teamers practice real-world skills in a low-pressure environment.
Alternate between scenarios: some posts can ask members to guess the likely exploit used by attackers (red team focus), while others might challenge them to identify the best defense or mitigation technique (blue team focus). Label each game for clarity to engage both audiences.
Create guessing games where members match scenarios with the correct regulation or control (e.g., 'Guess which GDPR article applies here' or 'Which NIST control would mitigate this risk?'). This makes complex compliance content interactive and practical for your community.
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