8.3 Security of data (1)

What is a data threat?

• A method to enhance data security

• Anything that could harm or steal information

• An encryption technique

• None of the above

Which of these is NOT a type of sensitive data?

• Personal details

• Secret business data

• Gaming scores

• Money information

What is the term for gaining unauthorized access to a computer system?

• Hacking

• Smishing

• Phishing

• Pharming

What is the primary tool hackers use for hacking?

• Firewall

• Internet

• Antivirus

• Encryption

Which of these is NOT an effect of hacking?

• Deleting data

• Corrupting data

• Identity theft

• Increasing computer speed

How can hacking be prevented?

• By creating stronger passwords

• By sharing passwords

• By avoiding encryption

• By clicking unknown links

What is phishing?

• Redirecting a user to a fake website

• Sending fraudulent emails to obtain sensitive data

• Capturing keystrokes

• None of the above

Which attack redirects users to fake websites?

• Smishing

• Vishing

• Pharming

• Phishing

What medium is used for smishing attacks?

• Email

• Phone calls

• Text messages

• Social media

Vishing involves fraud through:

• Emails

• Phone calls

• Pop-ups

• Browsers