Threats to data

Which type of malware replicates itself across a network without needing a host program to be opened?

• Spyware

• Trojan Horse

• Virus

• Worm

What is the aim of ransomware?

• To encrypt data on a system and hold it hostage for ransom

• To flood a user's computer with high volumes of adverts

• To copy a credit or debit card that has a magnetic stripe

• To observe what a user does with a computer and report back to its creator

What is the best way to avoid phishing attacks?

• Share personal details with unknown sources

• Click on unknown links in emails

• Check sender's email address and tone of the email

• Open attachments from unknown sources

What is the term used to describe software designed to observe what a user does with a computer and report back to its creator?

• Spyware

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Worm

How can card cloning be achieved by criminals?

• By installing malware on a user's computer

• By sending phishing emails to obtain card details

• By using a skimmer to copy data from a card's magnetic stripe

• By using a keylogger to record keystrokes

What is the main goal of phishing attacks?

• To encrypt data on a system and hold it hostage for ransom

• To copy a credit or debit card that has a magnetic stripe

• To observe what a user does with a computer and report back to its creator

• To obtain sensitive information such as usernames and passwords

What is the purpose of a trojan horse malware?

• To replicate itself across a network

• To observe what a user does with a computer and report back to its creator

• To disguise as legitimate software and cause harm to the system

• To flood a user's computer with high volumes of adverts

How can users protect themselves from shouldersurfing attacks?

• Avoid typing in any important information in public

• Cover the keypad at an ATM with their hands

• Share card details out loud in public places

• Use biometrics like touch ID or face ID on their phone or tablet

What is the aim of adware?

• To encrypt data on a system and hold it hostage for ransom

• To observe what a user does with a computer and report back to its creator

• To copy a credit or debit card that has a magnetic stripe

• To flood a user's computer with high volumes of adverts

What is an example of a strong password?

• abcdefg1234

• AbcdEfg1234

• Ahg@rc_2564MsfBZ32

• 1234@_)97592