Y8 System security

What is malware?

• A program that installs and runs on a computer without the user’s knowledge.

• Hardware that controls a user’s computer without their knowledge.

• A faulty piece of software.

What is a virus?

• A program that makes the user feel unwell.

• A program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers via attachments.

• A program that you can download for free.

What is spyware?

• A program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers via attachments.

• Hardware that controls a computer without the user's knowledge.

• A program that monitors computer activity in an attempt to steal sensitive information.

What should be used to remove malware from a computer?

• Anti-malware software

• A firewall

• A filter

Which of these best describes a passive attack?

• Someone attacks a network with malware.

• Someone from inside an organisation uses the network to steal information.

• Someone monitors data travelling on the network to steal information.

Which of these best describes an active attack?

• Someone attacks a network with malware.

• Someone from inside an organisation uses the network to steal information.

• Someone monitors data travelling on the network to steal information.

Which of these best describes a brute force attack?

• A hacker tries to stop people from accessing a network by flooding it with traffic.

• Someone tries to get information by cracking password through trial and error.

• Someone from inside an organisation tries to steal information.

Which of these best describes an insider attack?

• A hacker tries to stop people from accessing a network by flooding it with traffic.

• Someone tries to get information by cracking password through trial and error.

• Someone from inside an organisation tries to steal information.

Which of these best describes a denial of service attack?

• A hacker tries to stop people from accessing a network by flooding it with traffic.

• Someone tries to get information by cracking password through trial and error.

• Someone from inside an organisation tries to steal information.

Which of the following could be used to prevent attacks?

• A firewall.

• Stronger cables.

• Better processors.