GCSE Cyber Security

_________ are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information.

• Phishing scams
• HTTPS
• Cookie scams
• Plug-ins

Which of the following is NOT recommended when creating a strong password?

• longer than six characters
• generator to create more random passwords
• same password for multiple accounts
• numbers, symbols, and special characters

True or False: Clicking ads and pop-ups could expose your computer to malware.

• True
• False

What is a browser cookie?

• It's a plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content.
• It's a type of phishing scam.
• It's a small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites.
• It's a tool that can test a website's security.

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

• 123abc456def
• p3MberLY%Av
• p@sswOrd1
• w3st!

When using a public computer at school or a library you should

• Always save passwords
• Save all personal and financial information to the computer
• Make sure to log out of all accounts
• Show passwords and personal information to everyone around

What is spyware?

• It's a connection of spies inside the school.
• A malware that has a hidden malicious function and appears appealing.
• Collects information about you, without your knowledge or consent.
• It's safe!

The process of recovering passwords from data that have been stored in or transmitted by a computer system, most often through brute-force or dictionary attacks.

• password encryption
• password complexity
• password cracking

The attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

• Converting
• Hacking
• Phishing

A malware program that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself (possibly modified) into other computer programs, data files, or filmware.

• Malware
• Virus
• Spoofing