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WorksheetsCyber Security - BGE
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is meant by the term "Identity Theft".
Someone stealing all the paper out of your bin
Someone stealing all of your money
Someone stealing your information and everything about you.
Someone stealing from your house
Which of these best describes a "Firewall"? Select two answers.
Hardware that prevent external access to your computer on a network.
Software that allows access to all your passwords and data on a network.
Hardware that checks your username and password on a network.
Software that prevent external access to your computer on a network.
Why should you ensure you keep your firewall software updated?
To prevent you from getting a virus
To prevent any hackers getting your personal information
To prevent you sending anything on the Internet
To prevent hackers from giving you money
What can you use if you have trouble remembering all of your many passwords?
A password manager
A notebook
Your email address
A photo on your phone
Why must you have different passwords for all your accounts?
You shouldn't, they're too difficult to remember.
In case you forget them all.
Once they have your password, they will have access to all your accounts.
It will help you to improve your memory.
What is used to protect information being sent over the Internet?
Packets
Encryption
Passwords
Nothing
Which two things should appear in your browser when Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is used? Select two answers.
http://
Padlock
https://
Key
What is a key?
A series of numbers and letters used to encrypt data.
A small digital number used to encrypt data.
A series of letters used to encrypt data.
A large digital number used to encrypt data.
What is the name given to describe viruses, trojans and worms?
Adware
Malware
Software
Firmware
Why should you make sure you anti-virus software is up-to-date?
Hackers want your data.
New viruses are being written all the time.
You don't need to, there are no new viruses, only old ones.
Sometimes, even computers need a hanky.
What is the name given to computers, infected with worms, that allows a hacker to take control. Select two answers.
Gnome
Zombie
Network
Bot-net
Which of these statements best describes trojan horse malware?
Malware that causes your machine to operate incorrectly.
Malware that spreads over a network.
Malware that locks you out of your computer.
Malware that comes disguised as a legitimate piece of software which opens a back door to your computer.
Which of these is not a famous pieces of malware?
Stuxnet
Slammer
Betrix
ILOVEYOU
Which of these types of hacker hack legally and ethically?
White hat
Black hat
Blue hat
Grey hat
Which of these is not a type social engineering?
Phishing
Smishing
Vishing
Swishing
Look carefully at this image. What is this an example of?
Extortion
Pharming
Spear phishing
Ransomware
Which of these is the best description of extortion?
Computers are locked and payment is demanded to unlock them.
A leak of confidential information is threatened if a payment is not made.
Websites are covered in graffiti.
Email addresses are sent thousands of emails.
Why do many companies not report being threatened?
They are happy to pay up.
They think the police might not believe them.
They think it may harm their reputation.
They don't think it's important.
What should you do if you have been a victim of grooming or sextortion? Select two answers.
Stop contact and report it to the police.
Try to catch them out.
Report it to CEOP.
Switch off your computer.
Which of these is the ransomware that affected the NHS and many computers around the world?
WannaBanana
WannaWeep
WannaGreet
WannaCry
How do hackers who encrypt your files demand you make your payment?
Using bitcoin and the Tor browser
Using real money and the Tor browser
Using bitcoin and Google Chrome browser
Using real money and Google Chrome browser
What is the number one cause of most cyber breaches?
Viruses, malware and ransomware.
Hackers getting into sensitive data.
Employees revealing their passwords or financial information.
Companies not being careful with your data.
Which piece of legislation is designed to make companies put in measures to protect your data?
Computer Misuse Act
Police and Justice Act
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Communications Act
What is this a description of?
A person or business that has a presence online (website or social media) that can be found using a search engine.
Voice recognition
Digital footprint
Digital thumbprint
Digital recognition
Which of these is not a tip for social networking?
Never disclose private information.
Be careful about clicking links in emails.
Don't worry about meeting someone you have only met online.
Be wary about who you invite or accept invitations from.
