Cybersecurity

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What is the process of changing plain text into ciphertext for the purpose of security or privacy?

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Encryption

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software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent. An umbrella term for all software that has malicious intent (viruses, worms, Trojans...)

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malware

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Software that encrypts programs and data until a ransom is paid to remove it.

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ransomware

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unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer

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spyware

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Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email? The email contains poor spelling and grammar. The email is from a government official. The email is from a trusted source. The email contains high-quality images.

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The email contains poor spelling and grammar.

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What is meant by the term 'white hat hacker'?

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Ethical hacker – paid by companies to test their systems for vulnerabilities.

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What is meant by a 'black hat hacker'?

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Illegal hacker – intent on doing harm, stealing for personal gain e.g. taking credit card details.

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Which one of these is NOT one the three pillars of security in the CIA triangle: Confidently, Integrity, Availability, Authentication?

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Authentication

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The act of securing and protecting individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments that are connected to the Internet and the Web.

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cybersecurity

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a technique to gain personal information for the purpose of identity theft, usually by means of fraudulent e-mail

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phishing