Digital Systems and Data Security

What is malware?

• Malware is malicious software or program that is designed to harm or exploit computer systems or networks.

• Malware is a harmless program that is designed to entertain users.

• Malware is a type of software that is used to enhance the performance of computer systems.

• Malware is software that helps protect computer systems from viruses and hackers.

What are viruses and how do they affect digital systems?

• Viruses are harmless software programs that can improve the performance of digital systems.

• Viruses are physical devices that can be inserted into digital systems to enhance their functionality.

• Viruses are software programs that can only affect physical systems, not digital systems.

• Viruses are malicious software programs that can infect and damage digital systems.

Explain the concept of phishing and how it can be used for social engineering.

• Phishing is a term used to describe the act of searching for hidden treasures underwater.

• Phishing is a type of fishing technique used to catch fish in shallow waters.

• Phishing is a cyber attack where attackers impersonate a trustworthy entity to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information. It can be used for social engineering by tricking people into clicking on malicious links or providing personal information through fraudulent emails, messages, or websites.

• Phishing is a method of collecting stamps from different countries.

What are insider threats and how can they pose a risk to digital systems?

• Insider threats are risks posed to physical systems by individuals with authorized access.

• Insider threats are risks posed to digital systems by individuals without authorized access.

• Insider threats are risks posed to physical systems by individuals without authorized access.

• Insider threats are risks posed to digital systems by individuals with authorized access.

Define data breaches and provide an example of a high-profile data breach.

• Equifax data breach

• Sony data breach

• Target data breach

• Yahoo data breach

Why is password security important for digital systems?

• To protect sensitive information and ensure privacy and data integrity.

• To ensure that data is easily accessible to anyone.

• To make it easier for hackers to access sensitive information.

• To increase the risk of data breaches and identity theft.

What are some common types of malware?

• viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and rootkits

• phishing, spam, keyloggers

• viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits

• malware, adware, ransomware, spyware

How can individuals protect themselves from phishing attacks?

• Install antivirus software, share personal information online, click on all email attachments, use the same password for all accounts

• Be cautious of suspicious emails, avoid clicking on unknown links, verify website legitimacy, use strong and unique passwords.

What are some signs that indicate a potential insider threat?

• frequent absences, lack of communication, and poor performance

• lack of punctuality, poor personal hygiene, and excessive social media usage

• excessive collaboration with colleagues, lack of interest in company activities, and frequent complaints about workload

• sudden changes in behavior or attitude, excessive access to sensitive information, unauthorized use of company resources, frequent violations of security policies, and unexplained or unusual financial transactions

What are some best practices for creating strong passwords?

• Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, avoiding common words or phrases, using a password manager to generate and store unique passwords for each account, and regularly updating passwords.

• Using the same password for multiple accounts

• Using easily guessable personal information as a password

• Writing down passwords on a sticky note near your computer