5.3.1 Protecting Data

What is malware otherwise known as?

• Malpractice software

• Maltreating software

• Malicious software

• Maligning software

Which of the following malware replicates itself to destroy data and files on a computer?

• Worm

• Spyware

• Trojan horse

• Ransomware

Which of the following malware is designed to access a computer by misleading users into installing it, thinking it is something else?

• Keylogger

• Trojan horse

• Virus

• Spyware

What does social engineering rely on?

• Tricking users into breaking security procedures

• Insecure networks of a computer system

• Technical cracking techniques

• Infecting existing files

What is the purpose of an acceptable user policy?

• Only tell users what they should do on a network.

• Tell users what they should and should not do on a network

• Only tell users what they should not do on a network

• Stop users from having fun.

Which of the following is a type of social engineering?

• Virus

• Blagging (pretexting)

• Worm

• Spyware

Which of the following describes Phishing?

• Collecting sensitive data through detailed searches using a search engine.

• Extracting the most harmful virus from a computer

• Collecting sensitive data through creating links to fake websites

• Gaining access to passwords by watching users type them in.

Which type of threat attempts to blackmail a user into making payment to resume access to a system via a key, after it has been encrypted?

R___________

K________ software is designed to record and store every keystroke made on your computer. Criminals often attempt to install this type of software onto your computer remotely. It is often used to steal passwords and personal data without the person knowing it's happening.

P_______ is the process of updating software to fix a problem or add a new feature.

Many programs will automatically update to make sure they have the latest installments. This helps to ensure the program runs correctly and protects the computer from new threats. Most anti-virus software will frequently update itself so that it is able to recognise the latest computer viruses and malware.