Device Security

What are some common threats to devices?

• spam emails, software bugs, weak passwords

• malware, phishing attacks, physical theft, data breaches, and network vulnerabilities

• cyber attacks, software updates, weak encryption

• identity theft, software vulnerabilities, weak firewalls

How can viruses be prevented from infecting devices?

• Never updating the operating system or applications

• Clicking on every link and pop-up ad that appears on the screen

• Using a firewall to block all incoming internet traffic

• Using antivirus software, keeping the operating system and applications up to date, being cautious while downloading and opening files or attachments, and avoiding suspicious websites and links.

What are some intrusion prevention measures that can be taken to protect devices?

• Disabling firewalls, using weak passwords, not updating software, not backing up data, not being cautious of phishing emails and suspicious links.

• Using antivirus software, using weak passwords, disabling firewalls, not updating software, not implementing two-factor authentication.

• Not installing antivirus software, using weak passwords, not enabling firewalls, not updating software, not implementing two-factor authentication.

• Installing antivirus software, using strong passwords, enabling firewalls, updating software, implementing two-factor authentication, backing up data, being cautious of phishing emails and suspicious links.

What actions can be taken to protect devices from malicious activities?

• Never update software or operating systems, use weak and common passwords, disable two-factor authentication, never install antivirus software, open all emails and attachments, click on all links, and never back up important data.

• Regularly update software and operating systems, use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, install and update antivirus software, be cautious of suspicious emails and attachments, avoid clicking on unknown links, and regularly back up important data.

• Only update software occasionally, use simple and easily guessable passwords, disable two-factor authentication, never install antivirus software, open all emails and attachments, click on all links, and never back up important data.

• Regularly update software and operating systems, use weak and common passwords, disable two-factor authentication, never install antivirus software, open all emails and attachments, click on all links, and never back up important data.

Which of the following is not a threat to devices? a) Viruses b) Intrusion c) Vandalism d) Encryption

• a

• b

• c

• d

True or False: Installing antivirus software is an effective way to protect devices from viruses.

• False

• True

• Antivirus software is unnecessary

• Antivirus software slows down devices

Which of the following is an example of an intrusion prevention measure? a) Using strong passwords b) Opening email attachments from unknown sources c) Sharing personal information online d) Disabling firewall

• a. Using weak passwords

• b. Ignoring email attachments from unknown sources

• c. Keeping personal information offline

• d

What should you do if you suspect a device has been compromised by a malicious activity?

• Run a full system scan using antivirus software.

• Ignore the suspicion and continue using the device.

• Disconnect the device from the network and report the incident to the IT department or security team.

• Restart the device and hope the issue resolves itself.

Which of the following actions can help protect devices from vandalism? a) Regularly updating software b) Using a strong password c) Installing a firewall d) All of the above

• a) Regularly updating hardware

• d) All of the above.

• c) Uninstalling a firewall

• b) Using a weak password

True or False: Malicious activities can only occur on computers and not on other devices like smartphones or tablets.

• Malicious activities can occur on any device

• True

• False

• Smartphones and tablets are immune to malicious activities