Cyber Security Knowledge Check

What does malicious code include

• viruses, Trojans; spyware and adware

• phishing, pharming, harming and viruses

• worms; passwords; biometrics and phishing

• viruses; passwords; worms and phishing

It is any software designed to damage or to disrupt a system.

• Malicious software (malware) 
• Adware
• Spyware
• Phishing 

A person who is able to gain access to equipment or a network by tricking people into providing the necessary access information.

• A social engineer

• Man-in-the-Middle

• A Hacker

• IT Technician

Worms

• do not change
• can replicate itself to send to other uses to infect other computers
• can take control of a computer and the hacker can use control the computer from somewhere else
•  is a tube-shaped, segmented worm found in the phylum Annelida

Which type of hacker has permission to hack?

• Black Hat

• Blue Hat

• White Hat

• Grey Hat

Which of the following can be used to protect a network?

• Firewall
• Blocker
• Server
• Client

What type of program can you install to prevent malware?

• Antivirus software
• Office software
• A new operating system
• A disk defragmenter

Which of these is a physical prevention measure?

• Biometrics
• Magnetic wipe
• Encryption
• Authentication

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 is known as?

• Converting
• Hacking
• Phishing

A malware program that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself (possibly modified) into other computer programs, data files, or firmware is known as?

• Malware
• Virus
• Spoofing