GCSE OCR Computing 1.4.1 - Threats to Computer Systems

What is another name for "Malicious software" ?

• Word processor

• Malware

• Baiting

• Phishing

Roughly how many new viruses are made each day?

• about 800

• around 8,000

• about 80,000

• 8 billion

What is a type of virus that replicates itself, exploiting vulnerabilities in a network, but doesn't need to attach itself to a program>

• trojan

• snake

• worm

• phishing

What type of virus misleads the user to its intent, hiding inside another piece of software?

• bait software

• phishing

• trojan horse

• worm

Cleverly tricking users into revealing details which should be kept securely without using any malware or virus is called?

• mechanical engineering

• social electioneering

• structural engineering

• social engineering

Falsely sending an email asking someone to log in to their bank and update their password due to a security breach, and then directing them to a fake website is...

• perfectly acceptable

• phishing

• fishing

• phish food

How does data travel across networks ?

• in packets

• in parcels

• infrequently

• on tiny bicycles

How can data packets protected from hackers if intercepted?

• they are not protected

• entrapment

• elaborate knots

• encryption

Why are wireless networks more vulnerable than wired networks ?

• Because you could listen to the radio and guess the password

• Because laptops can be left around and be stolen

• Because you do not require physical access or connection

• They are not more vulnerable

Why should portable hard drives have a password put on them if they contain sensitive data ?

• To make the data more complete

• They shouldn't be passworded as you can save to them

• Because they can easily be stolen and the data accessed

• To make them work faster