CYBER CONCLAVE-ROUND 1

What does "patching" refer to in cybersecurity?

• Fixing holes in your computer hardware

• Updating software to fix vulnerabilities

• Adding new features to a program

• Cleaning your computer screen

What is spyware?

• Software that allows you to spy on others

• Software that collects information about you without your knowledge

• A type of computer game

• A network security tool

What is phishing?

• A type of fishing in the sea

• A scam where attackers trick people into revealing personal information

• A computer virus

• A software update

What is social engineering?

• Building social networks

• Manipulating people into giving up confidential information

• Creating software programs

• Designing social media platforms

What is a firewall?

• A wall to prevent fires in buildings

• A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

• A type of malware

• A software update

What is a DDoS attack?

• A type of firewall

• An attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic

• A software update

• A password recovery method

What does "encryption" do?

• Hides files on your computer

• Converts information into a secure format that can only be read by authorized users

• Deletes old files

• Compresses files to save space

What is malware?

• Hardware for gaming

• Software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device or network

• A type of computer

• An internet browser

What should you do if you think your computer is infected with malware?

• Ignore it and continue using it

• Run a trusted antivirus program

• Unplug your computer

• Reinstall your operating system

Why is it important to keep software up to date?

• To have the latest features

• To fix security vulnerabilities and bugs

• To make your computer faster

• To increase storage space