Exercise Topic 9

What is digital security?

• Protection against physical theft

• Safeguarding digital information from unauthorized access

• Monitoring internet usage

• None of the above

Which of the following is a type of malware?

• Firewall

• Spyware

• Antivirus software

• None of the above

What does phishing aim to do?

• Protect user data

• Steal sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity

• Improve network speed

• None of the above

Which of the following is a common method for cybercriminals to deliver malware?

• Opening infected email attachments

• Using secure passwords

• Regularly updating software

• None of the above

Which principle is NOT part of social engineering tactics?

• Authority

• Intimidation

• Trustworthiness

• Transparency

Which type of attack aims to overload a server with traffic?

• Phishing attack

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• Man-in-the-middle attack

• None of the above

Which type of malware hides itself and allows remote control over a device?

• Virus

• Rootkit

• Worm

• Adware

Which type of software is designed to monitor user activity without their knowledge?

• Firewall

• Spyware

• Antivirus

• Adware

What is 'identity theft'?

• Using someone else's identity for personal gain

• Creating fake identities online

• Protecting one's personal information

• None of the above

What role does a firewall serve in digital security?

• Increases internet speed

• Monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

• Stores user passwords securely

• None of the above