Understanding Cyber Crime

What is the correct definition of a 'hacker'?

• A method for data encryption

• A person who illegally accesses computer systems

• A type of computer hardware

• A person who creates software

What does 'extortion' mean?

• d) Selling stolen goods

• e) Threatening to reveal personal secrets

• c) Obtaining something by threatening someone

• c) Taking money from a bank account

Which word describes 'unwanted email advertisements'?

• Spam

• Spyware

• Malware

• Phishing

What is a 'scam'?

• A legal business operation

• A type of investment strategy

• A method for online shopping

• b) An illegal plan to make money

According to the article, how many new types of malicious programs were launched in the past two months?

• 750,000

• 2.5 million

• 3 million

• 250,000

What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?

• a) To steal personal information

• To conduct social engineering attacks

• To enhance security measures

• To gather marketing data

Which of the following is a common method used by hackers?

• a) Social engineering

• Password cracking

• Phishing attacks

• Malware development

What does the term 'malware' refer to?

• f) A type of antivirus software

• g) A method of data encryption

• b) A malicious software designed to harm

• h) A computer's hardware component

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• a) To increase network bandwidth

• e) To monitor internet usage

• c) To facilitate data sharing

• b) To protect against unauthorized access

Which of the following is an example of identity theft?

• e) Installing malware on a smartphone

• a) Hacking into a social media account

• c) Sending phishing messages

• b) Using someone else's credit card without permission