Information & Internet Security

What is a cyberattack?

• Steal a laptop from the computer shop

• Send a fake email in order to get login credentials

• Offer free vouchers without buying anything

• Search the information from the dustbin

What do we call a person who carries the cyberattack?

• Terrorist

• Punisher

• Leader

• Hacker

The followings are the examples of malware EXCEPT

• hardware

• adware

• trojan horse

• spyware

The attacker sends the fraudulent email in order to steal your sensitive data. This method is referred as ______ attack.

• phishing

• pharming

• botnet

• denial of service

Identify the type of cyberattack where the hackers' system takes over the client's IP address.

• DDOS attack

• Man-in-the-middle attack

• Phishing attack

• Password attack

A strong password should have these criteria. (Tick all that apply)

• minimum 8 characters

• contains common words

• start with number

• hard to guess

How do we prevent future cyberattacks? (Tick all that apply)

• Share sensitive data with public

• Install firewall

• Implemented honey pots

• Use strong password

What is malware?

• Are different types of threats to computer systems.

• Is a manufacturer of computer parts

• Hard to find on the internet

• Distribution is completely legal.

what is the name of an application that appears to look like a helpful application but instead does harm to your computer?

• Virus

• Worm

• Spyware

• Trojan Horse

what is it called when a co-worker sitting next to you always seems to look your way when you try to enter your user ID and password to log onto the network?

• Phishing

• Shoulder Surfing

• Social Engineering

• Pharming