Topic 3 MIS Information Systems Security

Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:

• copyright infringement

• hacking

• virus attack

• data theft

You can protect yourself against spam or fraudulent emails by:

• using a spam filter

• never clicking on links that you are suspicious of

• being aware of different types of fraudulent email

• all of the above

A computer virus may:

• overwrite your files and corrupt your data

• steal important information from your computer

• use a lot of memory and slow down your computer

• all of the above

To avoid your computer being infected by malware, you should not:

• download music or software from illegal sites

• open emails from people you have never met

• open any and all email attachments

• post personal details on social networking sites

When choosing a password you should:

• use something easy to remember like your pet’s name

• use a combination of letters and numbers that mean something to you but no one else

• save all your passwords in a file on your computer in case you forget one

• use a foreign word that will not be in an English dictionary

What is the term used for a program that attaches to a computer program to spread to other computers?

• Backdoor program

• Keylogger

• Packet analyzer

• Trojan horse

What is the primary goal of identity theft?

• Enhancing social media profiles

• Stealing personal information and posing as the victim

• Providing financial assistance to individuals

• Improving credit scores

What is the purpose of a firewall in computer security?

• To protect the computer from hackers

• To increase computer storage capacity

• To block all incoming emails

• To enhance internet speed

What is the term for a type of malware that displays sponsored advertisements?

• Malware

• Spyware

• Keylogger

• Adware

What is the term for a type of malware that locks up files and demands payment for their release?

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Trojan horse

• Worm