J808 LO4 Threats Recap

Using a person’s name or personal information without permission to make purchases or get loans is called

• fraud.

• acting.

• identity theft.

• impersonation.

People who attempt to swindle or trick you into illegal schemes are commonly called

• schemers.

• con artists.

• film flames.

• embezzlers.

Which of the following steps would help reduce your potential of being a victim of consumer fraud?

• Delete all e-mails asking for personal information without responding to them.

• Go along with a scheme so you get more information and then report it to local law enforcement officials.

• If you get a special offer in the mail, send cash so they cannot get your personal information from a check or credit card.

• Give your best friends your personal information, like your Social

  Security number and bank account number(s), in case anything happens to you.

The MOST secure password for Internet or other uses should include

• your first name or birthday.

• a series of letters than mean nothing.

• your Social Security number.

• a combination of numbers and letters.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to protect yourself from being a fraud victim?

• Enter your personal information on a Web site so you can get more information before deciding on an investment.

• Take time to do careful research before giving money or personal information.

• Avoid letting emotions interfere with financial decisions.

• Get all information in writing before giving money or personal information.

Which is the most appropriate definition of a hacker?

• Is someone who gains unauthorised access to an IT system such as a computer, website or email account.
• Someone who accesses your home without your permission.

What is meant by the term 'white hat hacker'?

• Illegal hacker – intent on doing harm, stealing for personal gain e.g. taking credit card details.
• Doesn’t necessarily steal but may access IT systems without permission which is still illegal.
• Ethical hacker – paid by companies to test their systems fro vulnerabilities.

What is meant by a 'grey hat hacker'?

• Doesn’t necessarily steal but may access IT systems without permission which is still illegal.
• Illegal hacker – intent on doing harm, stealing for personal gain e.g. taking credit card details.
• Ethical hacker – paid by companies to test their systems fro vulnerabilities.

What is meant by a 'black hat hacker'?

• Doesn’t necessarily steal but may access IT systems without permission which is still illegal.
• Illegal hacker – intent on doing harm, stealing for personal gain e.g. taking credit card details.
• Ethical hacker – paid by companies to test their systems fro vulnerabilities.

What does the acronym Dos stands for

• Distributed denial of software

• Denial of Service

• Distribution of Services

• Denial of Software