Cyber Security Lesson 4

Cyber Security Lesson 4

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​How to recognise different types of Malware how to protect your data both physically and digitally

Multiple Choice

Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer

• phishing
• spyware
• worms
• trojans

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Special types of viruses that can travel from computer to computer without human action; self-replicating and can multiply until it uses up the computer's resources

• spyware
• worms
• trojans
• phishing

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Definition of encryption

• Using an algorithm and a key to convert message data into a form that is not understandable without that key.

• A method of trying to find the plain text from the cipher text without the decryption key.

• Process of turning legible text into gobbledygook.

• Using an algorithm and a key to convert encrypted message data into its plain text equivalent.

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It is a software used to prevent, detect and remove destructive programs in a computer.

• Anti-Spyware

• Anti-Malware

• Anti-Virus

• Anti-Phishing

Multiple Choice

What does Firewall Do?

• Prevents Hackers
• Install Viruses
• Give you SD cards
• Blocks all content

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Special program which can detect and remove viruses from computer is called

• Virus

• Anti virus

• Group ware

• Custom

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What type of warning are you most likely to receive if a virus is found on your system?

• The computer will shut itself down

• A siren will sound and continue until the virus is removed

• Your anti-virus software will display a message and ask you how to proceed

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Using an unsecured network is sometimes unavoidable, which one of the following describes how confidential information should be sent in that situation?

• In a compressed only format.

• In an encrypted format.

• In an unsigned email.

• As quickly as possible.

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The process of converting a ciphertext into plaintext.

• encryption

• decryption

• plaintext

• cryptography

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Which of these indicates a website is secure?

• You found the website on Google or clicked it from a link in an email.

• A little lock icon next to the website address.

• The website shows a company name and logo and looks real.

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What is AntiVirus software?

• Software that blocks all unwanted ads.

• Software that keeps you from getting sick.

• Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.

Multiple Choice

Qwerty123 is a Strong Password (i.e. not a cyber security risk)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Cyber security consists of the processes, practices and technologies designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access

• True

• False

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Which one of the following is NOT a type of CyberSecurity Attack?

• Worms

• Randsomware

• Spyware

• Password Management

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT a type of CyberSecurity Attack?

• Worms

• Randsomware

• Spyware

• Password Management