IT Security Threats

Unsafe IT practice by an employee is an example of what type of security threat?

• Internal
• External
• Physical

Ransomware is an example of what type of security threat?

• Internal
• External
• Physical

If an employee accidentally deletes data it is an example of what type of security threat?

• Internal
• External
• Physical

If IT equipment is damage intentionally or accidentally is an example of what type of security threat?

• Internal
• External
• Physical

What is one of the main motivations behind external security threats?

• Recognition
• Highlight the system's weak areas
• Financial gain
• Fun/Enjoyement

What is phishing?

• Software which is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain authorized access to a computer system
• Attempting to obtain sensitive information, often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

What is spear phishing ?

• Targeting a specific group of people when carrying out a phishing scam.
• Targeting a CEO / Company Directors when carrying out a phishing scam.

What is whaling ?

• Targeting a specific group of people when carrying out a phishing scam.
• Targeting a CEO / Company Directors when carrying out a phishing scam.

If you throw documents with personal information on them away without shredding them you are at risk of what?

• Shoulder surfing
• Dumpster diving
• Trojan horse
• Viruses

What is malware?

• Software that has helpful content and has a positive effect on a computer.
• Software your computer needs to run efficiently. 
• Software that most people will use in their day to day lives.
• Software that has malicious intent and has a negative effect on a computer.