Keylogging, Malware, Phishing

Your friend suspects their computer was compromised. What could be happening if their keystrokes are being recorded without their knowledge?

• Their computer might be recording mouse movements.

• Their computer might be using a type of encryption to secure data.

• Their computer might be tracking eye movements on the screen.

• Their computer might be affected by keylogging.

How could Elijah's computer get infected with malware?

• Through a large server that stored data of many people, including Elijah

• By playing specific audio near Elijah's computer

• Through an email attachment Elijah opened

• Through physical contact with Elijah's computer

• A USB drive he used

Cedric received an email claiming he had won a lottery and asking for his bank details to process the winnings. What is this an example of?

• Phishing

• Malware

• Keylogging

• DDoS

Keyloggers are always a form of malware

• True

• False

• It's a bit complicated

Zoie is concerned about the security of her computer. What steps can she take to prevent malware?

• Regularly update software, use strong passwords, be cautious of email attachments and links, avoid suspicious websites, and use reputable antivirus software.

• Never update software, use weak passwords, click on all email attachments and links, visit suspicious websites, and avoid antivirus software.

• Share passwords with others, open all email attachments and links, visit any website, and never use antivirus software.

• Use the same password for all accounts, ignore email attachments and links, visit suspicious websites frequently, and never update software.

Explain how Luna was tricked into revealing her password through social engineering in the context of phishing.

• Social engineering in phishing refers to the psychological manipulation of individuals like Luna to deceive them into revealing confidential information such as passwords or performing actions that may compromise security.

• Social engineering in phishing refers to the use of advanced encryption techniques to protect sensitive data belonging to individuals like Luna.

• Social engineering in phishing is a term used to describe the process of identifying potential phishing targets, such as Luna.

• Social engineering in phishing involves physical manipulation of individuals like Luna to deceive them into revealing confidential information.

Jared installed a new application on his computer without realizing it contained a keylogger. What are the potential risks?

• Unauthorized access to sensitive information

• Improved system performance

• Enhanced data encryption

• Cheating on a test

• Privacy breaches

Kate, Alaiza, and Heart are attending a cybersecurity workshop. They are learning about the different types of malware that can affect computers. What types of malware can they encounter?

• Viruses

• Phishing

• Trojans

• Rootkits

• Plugins

Imagine Lucy received an email asking for her bank details to process a refund. How can she protect herself from potentially falling victim to a phishing attack?

• Always provide personal information when requested in emails

• Be cautious of unsolicited emails, avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments

• Verify the legitimacy of websites, and use security software.

• Disable security software to improve system performance and searching

Josh notices his personal laptop starts behaving oddly. Which of the following is a common indicator that his computer may be infected with malware?

• His computer runs faster than usual.

• He receives a promotion for a free vacation.

• He computer starts displaying frequent pop-ups, crashes, or runs slowly.

• His antivirus software is automatically uninstalled.