Cyber Security

The attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by pretending you are a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication is known as?

• Converting

• Hacking

• Phishing

• Fishing

Any software used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems is known as?

• Malware
• Operating System
• Device Driver

A computer security expert, who specializes in penetration testing and in other testing methodologies to ensure the security of an organization's information systems.

• Ethical hacker
• Programer
• Social Engineer

A malware program that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs is known as?

• Covid-19

• Virus

• Spoofing

• Rhinovirus

Software that aims to gather information about a person or organization without their knowledge?

• Spyware

• Spam

• Trojan Horse

• Fishing

Unsolicited electronic messages, especially advertising is know as?

• Spim
• Spam
• Ransomware

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A type of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a fee be paid to the operators of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed is known as?

• Ransomware
• Virus
• Spim
• Spam

Who should know your passwords?

• Only you!

• Your best friends

• Anyone

Which of these indicates a website is secure?

• You found the website on Google or clicked it from a link in an email.

• A little lock icon next to the website address.

• The website shows a company name and logo and looks real.

What should you do if you think you have been hacked?

• Report the problem to the school or teacher

• Change your password

• Tell your parents or an adult

• All of the above