eSecurity

When an email is sent pretending to be from a bank, asking the recipient to click on a link and enter their login credentials, which are then stolen by the attackers. It is which kind of attack?

• Smishing

• Pharming

• Phishing

• Vishing

A cyber attack that redirects website traffic to a fake website to steal personal data.

• Phishing

• Smishing

• Malware

• Pharming

A types of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it, allowing unauthorized access to the victim's system.

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Trojan Horse

• Adware

How can individuals protect themselves from falling victim to phishing attacks?

• Share personal information with unknown senders

• Click on every link in the email

• Disable all security software

• Be cautious of unsolicited emails, not clicking on suspicious links, verifying the sender's identity

Smishing and Vishing both are used to target individuals by tricking them into providing personal or sensitive information.

• True

• False

What is the difference between virus and worm?

• Viruses and worms are the same thing

• Viruses need a host file to attach to and spread, while worms are standalone software that can spread independently.

• Viruses are always harmless, while worms are always harmful

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  Viruses are only found on computers, while worms can infect both computers and mobile devices

How does a firewall protect a network from unauthorized access?

• By allowing all incoming and outgoing network traffic

• By slowing down the network speed

• By monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules

• By providing free access to all users

How does malware spread through a network?

• Through email attachments, infected websites, or software vulnerabilities

• By regularly updating antivirus software

• Using weak and common passwords

What is a rootkit?

• Malicious software designed to gather information about your actions with your computer

• Malicious software designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

• They are bots used for sending spam emails

A type of malware that collects data about your browsing habits for the purpose of targeted advertising

• Spyware

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Rootkit