7.2.4 Hacking

When was the Computer MIsuse Act introduced?

• 1970
• 1980
• 1990
• 2000

What is gaining unauthorised access to a computer system also known as?

• Hacking
• Spamming
• Phishing
• Logging on

Why was the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 introduced?

• To help protect computer software
• To help protect computer hardware
• To stop the spread of computer viruses
• To stop people from accessing unauthorised information. 

Which of the following is NOT an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

• unauthorised access to someone else's files
• unauthorised access to someone else's files with intent to commit further criminal offences
• copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit
• writing and distributing a virus

According to the Computer Misuse Act you are committing a crime if you use your friend’s username and password to log onto their account?

• True
• False

What law makes organisations look after your personal data properly?

• Data Privacy Act
• Data Protection Act
• Data Protection Law
• Data Privacy Law

Don't...

• use at least eight characters in your password

• use screen locks

• use a different password for each account

• use your name as your password

Do...

• use a password that is easy to guess

• use personal information in a password

• write down passwords where somene can find them

• make your passwords easy to remember

What is phishing?

• Someone pretending to be you

• Someone trying to find out personal information about you

• Software that prevents malware

What is anti-virus software?

• Software that prevents malware attacking your computer

• Someone pretending to be you

• Someone trying to find out your personal information

• A virus