3.6 Cyber Security - Social Engineering and Malware

What does the term 'malware' refer to?

• dangerous or malicious software

• intrusive or malicious code

• malicious or hostile software

• any of the OTHERs

Social engineering is something positive people use

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which definition correctly defines the term 'trojan'?

• a dangerous program that is disguised as a legit program, which causes harm when it is executed

• a program which is attached to other files to constantly show advertisements (to generate revenue)

• a program which records data such as sensitive information, forwarding onto a 3rd party

• a program which duplicates itself, spreading across a computer/network to corrupt data

Which definition correctly defines the term 'adware'?

• a dangerous program that is disguised as a legit program, which causes harm when it is executed

• a program which is attached to other files to constantly show advertisements (to generate revenue)

• a program which records data such as sensitive information, forwarding onto a 3rd party

• a program which duplicates itself, spreading across a computer/network to corrupt data

Which definition correctly defines the term 'computer virus'?

• a dangerous program that is disguised as a legit program, which causes harm when it is executed

• a program which is attached to other files to constantly show advertisements (to generate revenue)

• a program which records data such as sensitive information, forwarding onto a 3rd party

• a program which duplicates itself, spreading across a computer/network to corrupt data

Which definition correctly defines the term 'spyware'?

• a dangerous program that is disguised as a legit program, which causes harm when it is executed

• a program which is attached to other files to constantly show advertisements (to generate revenue)

• a program which records data such as sensitive information, forwarding onto a 3rd party

• a program which duplicates itself, spreading across a computer/network to corrupt data

Complete the definition for social engineering - the art of manipulating people to give up........

• sensitive information

• personal information

• confidential information

• financial information

"receiving electronic communication which appears to be from a valid company, asking for personal information" - which keyword is this definition for?

• Blagging

• Phishing

• Pharming

• Shouldering

Pharming refers to.....

• redirecting website traffic to a fake website, in order to obtain sensitive information such as bank details

• luring people into giving up their personal information through means of electronic communication eg SMS, email

• making up fake scenarios in order to obtain personal/sensitive information

• none of the options

Cyber Security refers to.....

• the methods used to protect computers, programs and data from attack

• the methods used to protect data from attack and damage

• the methods used to protect computers and data from attack and unauthorised access

• the methods used to protect computers, programs and data from attack, damage and unauthorised access