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Threats to Data

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   software is usually shortened as simply 'malware'.

2.

Which of these are types of malware?

a)

phishing

b)

trojan horses

c)

war driving

d)

spyware

e)

social engineering

3.

A (a)   is a type of malware which replicates itself in order to spread to other devices.

4.

A (a)   is a kind of virus which spreads across computer networks.

5.

A (a)   horse is type of malware which disguises itself as legitimate, useful software.

6.

Which type of malware lies dormant until triggered by a set condition?

a)

virus

b)

spyware

c)

logic bomb

d)

worm

7.

A hacker may build a (a)   net which allows them to control the resources of many separate computers.

8.

What kind of malware is a key logger?

a)

worm

b)

spyware

c)

bot

d)

trojan horse

9.

An attack which attempts to steal personal data using fraudulent emails disguised to appear genuine.

a)

phising

b)

pharming

c)

war driving

d)

cryptojacking

10.

An attack which attempts to steal personal data by redirecting users to fraudulent sites when they attempt to visit a legitimate site.

a)

phising

b)

pharming

c)

war driving

d)

cryptojacking

11.

An attack which attempts to steal personal data by monitoring traffic on open WiFi networks.

a)

phising

b)

pharming

c)

war driving

d)

cryptojacking