Cyber Security

Define Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity refers to the protection of internet-connected systems such as software, hardware, electronic data, etc., from cyber attacks. In computing text, it is referred to as protection against unauthorized access.

• the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

• Someone with the potential to cause harm by damaging or destroying the official data of a system or organization.

• It refers to weaknesses in a system that makes threat outcomes more possible and even more dangerous.

• It refers to a combination of threat probability and impact/loss. In simple terms, it is related to potential damage or loss when a threat exploits the vulnerability.

I am not to be shared.When I am with you, I am solely yours. I get heartbroken when I am shared and I can go a long way to hurt you if you do, what am I?

(a)  

A strong password is a critical line of defense in preventing a cyberattack. Which are the criteria of new password policy:

• Contains at least 14 characters

• Reuse old passwords or add on to existing passwords

• Contains at least 3 of the 4: Uppercase, Lowercase, Number, Symbol

• Does not contain the words ‘PETRONAS’ in any form

Which of these actions can contribute to ensuring the security of your passwords?

• Setting a password that is a combination of uppercase, lower case, special characters and numbers.

• Changing your password regularly.

• Not using personally identifiable information such as name, birthdates, and telephone numbers.

• Using the same password for all accounts.

Criminals access someone’s computer and encrypt the user’s personal files and data. The user is unable to access this data unless they pay the criminals to decrypt the files. This is known as ...

• Botnet

• Ransomware

• Spam

• None of the above

_______________ is a tools which protects company data on mobile devices without infringing into personal data.

• Mobile Data Management

• Mobile Data Administration

• Mobile Device Administration

• Mobile Device Management

Is this a legitimate email?

• True

• False

Below are the common feature of MFA used in our daily transactions:

i. Using a credit/debit card at an ATM or at a checkout counter, and entering a PIN

ii. Using your password to login, and then entering an OTP sent to your phone or email address

iii. Scanning MySejahtera apps prior entering any premises

iv. Validation of your identity at a government office by inserting your Identity Card and scanning a fingerprint

• i and ii

• i, ii and iii

• i, ii and iv

• ii and iii

Which of the following is an example of a “phishing” attack?

• Sending someone an email that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like an email from someone the person knows.

• Creating a fake website that looks nearly identical to a real website in order to trick users into entering their login information.

• Sending someone a text message that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like a notification that the person has won a contest.

• All of the above

What is the term for computer programs that can wreak havoc on your device?

• Dangerbots

• Problemware

• Malware

• Hyperlinks