SLR 4 - Cyber Security Threats - part 1

What is the main risk of using removable media?

• You might lose it

• Removable media come pre-installed with trojans

• Viruses can be easily spread between networks

• Anti-virus software doesn't scan removable drives

Malicious code has been installed on your PC to redirect you to a fake website when you visit the genuine one. What is this called?

• Phishing

• Pharming

• Malware

• Trojans

Which of these is NOT a method for protecting yourself against a pharming attack?

• Keep your OS updated

• Run anti-virus software

• Use multi-factor authentication

• Always type the web address in directly

An heiress once used her dog's name as her email password. She then talked about the dog on social media and her account was hacked. The hackers sent fake invoices for private jets, luxury villas and shopping sprees to the family business who paid $900,000 before her father got cross she was spending so much money and they figured it out.

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT a cyber security threat?

• Misconfigured user access rights

• Weak or default passwords

• Firewalls

• Outdated software

The art of manipulating people to divulge personal information such as passwords or bank account details is known as s_____ e__________

Which of these is NOT a technique of social engineering?

• Spyware

• Blagging

• Phishing

• Shouldering

Emails designed to steal money or data by asking you to click a link are known as ________

Persuading someone to give you their password or other personal information is called ________

Looking over someone's shoulder to see their password or pin number is known as ___________