Security Risks

Program or program code that can replicate/copy itself with the intention of deleting or corrupting files, or cause the computer to malfunction.

• Hacking

• Phishing

• Viruses

• Pharming

Software that gathers information by monitoring key presses on the user’s keyboard; the information is then sent back to the person who sent the software.

• Viruses

• Hacking

• Pharming

• Spyware/key logging software

Malicious code installed on a user’s hard drive or on the web server; the code will redirect the user to a fake/bogus website without their knowledge.

• Hacking

• Viruses

• Pharming

• Phishing

•The act of gaining illegal access to a computer system.

• Viruses

• Hacking

• Pharming

• Phishing

The creator sends out a legitimate-looking email; as soon as the recipient clicks on a link in the email/attachment, the user is sent to a fake/bogus website.

• Viruses

• Hacking

• Pharming

• Phishing

The act of locating and using wireless internet connections illegally; it only requires a laptop (or other portable device), a wireless network card and an antenna to pick up wireless signals.

• Viruses

• Pharming

• Wardriving

• Spyware/key logger software

Which of the following is NOT a security risk of Viruses?

• This can lead to fraud or identity theft

• Can delete files/data

• Can corrupt files/data

• Can cause the computer to crash, stop functioning normally or become unresponsive.

Select two methods to avoid the risk of viruses.

• Use of wired equivalent privacy (WEP) encryption.

• Install anti-virus software

• Don’t use software from unknown sources

• Use of anti-spyware software

Which of the following is a risk of Spyware/key logging software?

• The creator of the malicious code can gain personal data such as bank account numbers from users when they visit the fake website.

• Can delete files/data

• Gives the originator access to all data entered using a keyboard on the user’s computer.

• It is possible to steal a user’s internet time/ allocation by downloading large files.

Select 3 methods to avoid the risks of Wardriving.

• Use of wired equivalent privacy (WEP) encryption.

• Protect the use of the wireless device by having complex passwords before the internet can be accessed.

• Use of firewalls to prevent outside users from gaining access.

• The user should always be cautious when opening emails or attachments.