Digital Security Risks and Ethics

What is a denial of service attack (DoS attack)?

• A method to enhance computer security.

• A disruption of computer access to Internet services.

• A technique to improve network performance.

• A way to increase data storage capacity.

What is digital forensics?

• Digital forensics is the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks.

• Digital forensics is the process of creating digital art using software tools.

• Digital forensics involves the study of digital marketing strategies.

• Digital forensics is the analysis of social media trends and their impact.

What is wireless security?

• A method to enhance internet speed

• Measures taken to protect a wireless network from unauthorized access or damage

• A type of encryption for wired networks

• A protocol for connecting devices via Bluetooth

What is social engineering?

• A method of improving social skills and networking.

• A technique used to gain unauthorized access to confidential information by exploiting human trust.

• A strategy for enhancing team collaboration and communication.

• A form of psychological manipulation to influence people's decisions.

What is software theft?

• Software theft occurs when someone illegally copies, distributes, or uses software without proper authorization.

• Software theft is the process of creating new software applications.

• Software theft refers to the unauthorized sale of hardware components.

• Software theft is when software is used for educational purposes without permission.

What is spoofing?

• A technique used by intruders to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate.

• A method for securing data transmission over the Internet.

• A type of malware that infects computers.

• A process of encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.

What is information privacy?

• The ability to access any information freely without restrictions.

• The right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them.

• A legal term that allows companies to share personal data without consent.

• The process of encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.

What is digital rights management (DRM)?

• A strategy to enhance digital content quality.

• A method to prevent illegal distribution of digital content.

• A tool for editing digital media files.

• A system for tracking digital content usage.

What is a digital signature?

• A digital signature is an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the sender.

• A digital signature is a handwritten signature scanned and sent electronically.

• A digital signature is a type of password used to access secure websites.

• A digital signature is a physical signature that is converted into a digital format.

Define cybercrime.

• A cybercrime is an online or Internet-based illegal act.

• A cybercrime is a legal act conducted online.

• A cybercrime is a type of computer virus.

• A cybercrime is a form of online marketing.