Network security

What is described as...

"software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent"

• Phishing

• Malware

• Virus

• Adware

What is described as...

"a malicious form of self-replicating software. Once on a computer or network, it will replicate itself by maliciously modifying other computer programs and inserting code"

• Malware

• Phishing

• Trojan

• Virus

What is described as...

"This is a form of virus, as it is self-replicating. Specifically, it locks a computer, encrypts files, and therefore prevents the user from being able to access the data. The attacker will demand that a ransom be paid before they decrypt the files and unlock the computer."

• Adware

• Trojan

• Ransomware

• Worm

What is described as...

"This is a form of attack that makes multiple attempts to discover something (such as a password)."

What is the term for somebody watching you type your PIN into a cash machine?

How many sections are in the Computer Misuse Act (!979)

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is... "a set of methods used by cybercriminals to deceive individuals into handing over information that they can use for fraudulent purposes. Examples include Phishing and Blagging"

What is... "an attack is an attack in which the victim receives an email disguised to look as if it has come from a reputable source, in order to trick them into giving up valuable data."

• Phishing

• Trojan

• Bloatware

• Botnet

What is the definition of hacking?

What is descibed as...

"This is a cyberattack in which the criminal makes a network resource unavailable to its intended users. This is done by flooding the targeted machine or website with lots of requests in an attempt to overload the system."

• Trojan

• Adware

• Denial of service

• Blagging