[habs] Computer Misuse and Security Quiz

How can you protect yourself from malware?

• By ignoring software updates

• By downloading files from unknown sources

• By using antivirus software

• By sharing passwords

What is one way to protect yourself from hacking?

• Using strong passwords

• Sharing your password with friends

• Writing your password on a sticky note

• Using the same password for all accounts

According to the Computer Misuse Act 1990, what is illegal?

• Looking at or modifying someone else's files without permission

• Sharing your own files with others

• Creating a backup of your own files

• Deleting your own files

What is one of the reasons hackers steal money?

• To donate to charity

• To buy gifts for friends

• For personal gain

• To support a cause

What political reasons might motivate hackers?

• To support a political campaign

• To expose wrongdoing

• To create political ads

• To run for office

How do hackers exploit common usernames and passwords?

• By creating new accounts

• By guessing them easily

• By encrypting them

• By deleting them

What is a common method hackers use to gain access to a computer?

• Sending software updates

• Tricking people into downloading malware

• Offering free antivirus software

• Providing technical support

How does malware typically enter a computer or network?

• Through a downloaded file or vulnerability

• By physical damage to the computer

• Via a power surge

• Through a software update

Which organization was affected by the WannaCry attack in 2017?

• NASA

• NHS

• FBI

• CIA

Who halted the WannaCry attack?

• A government agency

• A 22-year-old IT security blogger

• A team of hackers

• A software company