Digital Systems and Data Security

What is malware?

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

• Malware is a harmless software used for entertainment purposes.

• Malware is a term used to describe hardware issues in computers.

• Malware is a type of antivirus software.

Which of the following is an example of a virus?

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Protozoa

• Computer virus

Which of the following is a common social engineering technique?

• Vishing

• Phishing

• Smishing

• Spear phishing

What is a data breach?

• A data breach is a security incident where sensitive, protected, or confidential data is accessed or disclosed without authorization.

• A data breach is a term used to describe the act of stealing physical documents containing sensitive information.

• A data breach is a process of encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.

• A data breach is a type of fishing technique used to catch fish.

What is hacking?

• Unauthorized access or manipulation of computer systems or networks.

• Using computer systems or networks for authorized purposes.

• Developing software or hardware for computer systems or networks.

• Protecting computer systems or networks from unauthorized access.

Why is password security important?

• To protect personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access or theft.

• To ensure that personal information is readily available to anyone

• To increase the risk of identity theft

• To make it easier for hackers to guess the password

What are some common network vulnerabilities?

• strong passwords, up-to-date software, properly configured firewalls, patched systems, physical attacks, secure wireless networks

• weak passwords, outdated software, misconfigured routers, unpatched systems, phishing attacks, insecure wireless networks

• complex passwords, updated software, properly configured antivirus, patched systems, malware attacks, secure wireless networks

• weak passwords, outdated software, misconfigured firewalls, unpatched systems, social engineering attacks, insecure wireless networks

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• The purpose of a firewall is to protect a network from unauthorized access and potential threats.

• The purpose of a firewall is to slow down the network speed.

• The purpose of a firewall is to monitor and record all network activities.

• The purpose of a firewall is to block all incoming and outgoing network traffic.

How can you protect your digital systems and data from external threats?

• Click on suspicious links and download unknown files, share passwords with others, store data on unsecured devices, never educate about cybersecurity

• Ignore software updates, use weak passwords, disable antivirus and firewall, never backup data

• Implement strong passwords, update software, use antivirus and firewall, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious of phishing, regularly backup data, and educate about cybersecurity.

• Disable two-factor authentication, open email attachments from unknown sources, use the same password for all accounts, never update software