prevalent types of cyber threats and their sources

Which of the following is NOT a common source of cyber threats?

• Malicious software (malware)

• Weak passwords

• System updates

• Phishing emails

• True or False: Social engineering attacks attempt to trick users into revealing personal information.

• True

• False

Which type of cyber threat encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom payment to decrypt them?

• Phishing

• Malware

• Ransomware

• Spyware

a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program.

(a)  

True or False: Computer threats are most likely to appear only in outdated software.

• True

• False

How do computer viruses spread. Select all possible answers.

• online downloads

• email attachments

• external flash drive

• Typing through key board

Computer threats can be hidden in seemingly legitimate (a)   , such as email attachments or website downloads

How can you avoid getting a computer virus? Select all that apply.

• 1. Take special care on social media. Never open files without checking their source.

• 1. Close websites when the browser tells you they're not secure.

• 1. Do not accept files from people you don't know.

• 1. Back up your files regularly.

A cybercriminal is using social engineering to conduct a cyber attack. Which of the following is the LEAST likely tactic they would use?

• Phishing email that appears to be from a legitimate source, like a bank, asking for personal information

• Creating a fake sense of urgency or crisis to pressure someone into giving up information quickly

• Offering technical support to gain remote access to a victim's computer

• Exploiting a software vulnerability in the target system

Weak (a)   are a common entry point for cybercriminals to access a computer system