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Cyber Security Threats

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Unauthorized access to control over computer network security systems

a)

Security

b)

Hacking

c)

Surfing

d)

Dancing

2.

Which one of the following is NOT a security threat?

a)

Worms

b)

Hacking

c)

Anti-Virus

d)

Pharming

3.

Which one of the following is NOT a type of CyberSecurity Attack?

a)

Worms

b)

Randsomware

c)

Spyware

d)

Password Management

4.

Viruses, worms, and trojans are common security threats that are often used in spreading. What is the name for them all?

a)

Malware

b)

Formalware

c)

Scams

d)

The Spreading attackers

5.

Fake e-mail message appearing to be from a trusted business, social network or other contact Asks for personal information or requests a user to click on a link or download a file to verify personal information Hackers can secretly collect personal information and passwords

a)

Farming

b)

Pharming

c)

Phishing

d)

Fishing

6.

Cyber security consists of the processes, practices and technologies designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Businesses, Banks, Shops, Schools and Exam Boards all keep data on you and are required to keep it safe?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Qwerty123 is a Strong Password (i.e. not a cyber security risk)

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Detecting Vulnerabilities in a computer system/network also includes employee behaviours and procedures?

a)

True

b)

False

10.
Which of the following are activities that a hacker might attempt?
a)
Stealing usernames and passwords
b)
Modifying website content
c)
Disrupting network communications
d)
All of the above
11.

If a website is using HTTPS it means that...

a)

Data sent and received is encrypted

b)

Data sent and received can be viewed by others

c)

Data received is encrypted

d)

Data sent is encrypted

12.

What is Phishing?

a)

Fishing while talking on the phone.

b)

Fake emails or websites that look like real emails and websites and try to steal your data.

13.

What is AntiVirus software?

a)

Software that blocks all unwanted ads.

b)

Software that keeps you from getting sick.

c)

Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.

14.

Which of these indicates a website is secure?

a)

You found the website on Google or clicked it from a link in an email.

b)

A little lock icon next to the website address.

c)

The website shows a company name and logo and looks real.