Cyber Security - BGE

What is meant by the term "Identity Theft".

• Someone stealing all the paper out of your bin

• Someone stealing all of your money

• Someone stealing your information and everything about you.

• Someone stealing from your house

Which of these best describes a "Firewall"? Select two answers.

• Hardware that prevent external access to your computer on a network.

• Software that allows access to all your passwords and data on a network.

• Hardware that checks your username and password on a network.

• Software that prevent external access to your computer on a network.

Why should you ensure you keep your firewall software updated?

• To prevent you from getting a virus

• To prevent any hackers getting your personal information

• To prevent you sending anything on the Internet

• To prevent hackers from giving you money

What can you use if you have trouble remembering all of your many passwords?

• A password manager

• A notebook

• Your email address

• A photo on your phone

Why must you have different passwords for all your accounts?

• You shouldn't, they're too difficult to remember.

• In case you forget them all.

• Once they have your password, they will have access to all your accounts.

• It will help you to improve your memory.

What is used to protect information being sent over the Internet?

• Packets

• Encryption

• Passwords

• Nothing

Which two things should appear in your browser when Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is used? Select two answers.

• http://

• Padlock

• https://

• Key

What is a key?

• A series of numbers and letters used to encrypt data.

• A small digital number used to encrypt data.

• A series of letters used to encrypt data.

• A large digital number used to encrypt data.

What is the name given to describe viruses, trojans and worms?

• Adware

• Malware

• Software

• Firmware

Why should you make sure you anti-virus software is up-to-date?

• Hackers want your data.

• New viruses are being written all the time.

• You don't need to, there are no new viruses, only old ones.

• Sometimes, even computers need a hanky.