Understanding Security Ethics

What is the primary purpose of data privacy laws?

• To protect individuals' personal information and ensure its proper handling.

• To eliminate all forms of data storage and processing.

• To allow unrestricted access to personal information for marketing purposes.

• To increase the amount of personal data collected by companies.

Which law in the U.S. focuses on protecting personal data?

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

• Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA)

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

What is a common cybersecurity best practice for password management?

• Change your password only when you suspect a breach.

• Use the same password for all accounts.

• Share your passwords with friends for convenience.

• Use strong, unique passwords and change them regularly.

What does ethical hacking aim to achieve?

• To sell user data to third parties.

• To promote unethical hacking practices.

• To identify and fix security vulnerabilities.

• To create new security vulnerabilities.

Name a common social engineering tactic used by attackers.

• Vishing

• Spoofing

• Phishing

• Shoulder Surfing

How can individuals minimize their digital footprint?

• Use the same password for all online accounts.

• Ignore privacy settings and notifications.

• Limit personal information shared online and adjust privacy settings.

• Share more personal information on social media.

What is the importance of two-factor authentication?

• It simplifies the login process by using only a password.

• It eliminates the need for passwords altogether.

• It is only necessary for online banking services.

• Two-factor authentication is important because it provides an extra layer of security, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

What role does encryption play in data security?

• Encryption is only necessary for physical storage devices.

• Encryption is primarily used for data backup purposes.

• Encryption slows down data access speeds.

• Encryption plays a crucial role in data security by protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.

What is the difference between white-hat and black-hat hackers?

• White-hat hackers only work for corporations, while black-hat hackers work for non-profits.

• White-hat hackers are ethical and help improve security, while black-hat hackers are malicious and exploit vulnerabilities.

• White-hat hackers use malware, while black-hat hackers use ethical methods.

• White-hat hackers are government agents, while black-hat hackers are freelance.

How can phishing attacks be identified?

• Look for well-known email addresses

• Check for perfect grammar

• Ignore the sender's name

• Look for suspicious email addresses, poor grammar, urgent language, unexpected attachments, and mismatched URLs.