Worksheets3.6 Cyber Security - Social Engineering and Malware
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the term 'malware' refer to?
dangerous or malicious software
intrusive or malicious code
malicious or hostile software
any of the OTHERs
Social engineering is something positive people use
TRUE
FALSE
Which definition correctly defines the term 'trojan'?
a dangerous program that is disguised as a legit program, which causes harm when it is executed
a program which is attached to other files to constantly show advertisements (to generate revenue)
a program which records data such as sensitive information, forwarding onto a 3rd party
a program which duplicates itself, spreading across a computer/network to corrupt data
Which definition correctly defines the term 'adware'?
a dangerous program that is disguised as a legit program, which causes harm when it is executed
a program which is attached to other files to constantly show advertisements (to generate revenue)
a program which records data such as sensitive information, forwarding onto a 3rd party
a program which duplicates itself, spreading across a computer/network to corrupt data
Which definition correctly defines the term 'computer virus'?
a dangerous program that is disguised as a legit program, which causes harm when it is executed
a program which is attached to other files to constantly show advertisements (to generate revenue)
a program which records data such as sensitive information, forwarding onto a 3rd party
a program which duplicates itself, spreading across a computer/network to corrupt data
Which definition correctly defines the term 'spyware'?
a dangerous program that is disguised as a legit program, which causes harm when it is executed
a program which is attached to other files to constantly show advertisements (to generate revenue)
a program which records data such as sensitive information, forwarding onto a 3rd party
a program which duplicates itself, spreading across a computer/network to corrupt data
Complete the definition for social engineering - the art of manipulating people to give up........
sensitive information
personal information
confidential information
financial information
"receiving electronic communication which appears to be from a valid company, asking for personal information" - which keyword is this definition for?
Blagging
Phishing
Pharming
Shouldering
Pharming refers to.....
redirecting website traffic to a fake website, in order to obtain sensitive information such as bank details
luring people into giving up their personal information through means of electronic communication eg SMS, email
making up fake scenarios in order to obtain personal/sensitive information
none of the options
Cyber Security refers to.....
the methods used to protect computers, programs and data from attack
the methods used to protect data from attack and damage
the methods used to protect computers and data from attack and unauthorised access
the methods used to protect computers, programs and data from attack, damage and unauthorised access
