Cyber Security - Hacking

What is meant by the term 'Hacking'?

• Unauthorised access to control a computer system for some illegal purpose

• Authorised access to control a computer system for work purposes.

Any device that is connected to the internet can be hacked.

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT a way of preventing your device from being hacked ?

• Using an anti-virus software

• Sending the hacker a message

• Changing your password frequently

• Logging out of Devices after use

Which if these is signs that a device has been hacked?

• Password isn't working (Even if correct)

• Friends receive a message you didn't send

• You see random pop-ups

• All of the above

Which of these types of hackers, hacks with malicious intent?

• White hat

• Black hat

• Grey hat

Which of these types of hackers will work with companies to strengthen the security of their systems?

• White hat

• Grey hat

• Black hat

Which of these is often referred to as 'Ethical Hackers'

• Black hat

• White hat

• Grey hat

A Grey hat hacker may charge a fee to fix the problems that have been found in a system.

• True

• False

Malware is software that is designed to cause harm or damage to a computer.

• True

• False

A Trojan.....

• pretends to be a safe and useful program when really it will try to attack your device

• is an anti-virus software

• records data that has been typed, clicked and websites that have been visited.