Cyber Security Flashcard

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What is a phishing attack?

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A fraudulent message sent to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive information or clicking on a malicious link.

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Which type of software is designed to damage or disrupt systems?

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Malware

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What is data encryption?

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The process of converting plain text or data into a coded form that can only be accessed or understood by authorized parties.

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Why is strong password management important?

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To protect personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access.

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What is social engineering?

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A method used by attackers to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that may compromise security.

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Which of the following is NOT a common phishing attack method? Email, Phone Call, Text Message

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Driving

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What is the purpose of malware detection and prevention?

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To identify and eliminate malicious software or code

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Which of the following is a secure password practice?
Options:
Using a single word as the password,
Using sequential numbers as the password,
Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters,
Using only lowercase letters

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Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters

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What is the purpose of data encryption?

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To protect sensitive information and ensure confidentiality

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Which of the following is an example of social engineering? Malware, Encryption, Firewall, Phishing

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Phishing