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WorksheetsHacker Academy Basic Training Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
A hacker who uses their knowledge with permission to test vulnerabilities, and other weaknesses and then offers details on how to improve the system is a _____ ___ ______
(a)
A hacker who attacks a system without prior permission, where they may steal, data, alter or destroy information, or cause problems is a _____ ___ ______
(a)
How do viruses/malware get onto your computer/system? (Select as many as you feel are correct)
By accessing unsafe attachments or links in emails
By visiting certain websites
On memory sticks and external hard drives
By downloading files (including .exe) such as software, games, videos and audio from unsafe sites
What is Malware?
Computer equipment
Pop-up adverts on your computer
Software/code designed to do harm to a computer/system
Fake websites
What are the best ways to protect your devices and network from malware? (Select as many as you feel are correct)
Using the VPN when working from home rather than Remote Desktop.
Using OneDrive for storing and sharing files rather than external storage devices.
Ensure personal devices software is up-to-date with anti-virus using Microsoft InTune to check.
Avoid clicking links in emails from people you don't know or if the email link seems strange.
Avoid Downloading software and strange files from sources you are unsure of.
A hackers technique, where they try to entice you to disclose personal information such as usernames, passwords and bank details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication is classed as?
Creeping
Cracking
Malware
Phishing
What signs should you look out for to spot phishing emails? (Select as many as you feel are correct)
Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar errors
E-mails that start with your email address or dear customer rather than your name
.exe files and fake document attachements
Links that don't take you to official company websites
Emails with inserted images of fish
This image is an example of?
Spware
Ransomware
Trojan
Worm
What is the best way to remember your passwords?
Stick a post-it note with your password on it to your monitor screen.
Have a document on your computer with all your passwords written down.
Try to remember it or write it down in your personal notebook.
Share them with your friend so they can remember for you.
Use the same password for everything.
How do you make a login secure? (Select as many as you feel are correct)
Use a complex password with a combination of letters, numbers and special characters.
Using the same password for lots of things.
Using multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Using the word password as your password.
Your company have decided to implement stricter security policies. Which of the following will help them achieve this goal? (Select as many as you feel are correct)
Single sign-on
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Using OneDrive instead of Memory sticks and external hard drives.
Using the Microsoft Intune app on Personal Devices.
_____ _____ attacks refer to a number of different methods of hacking that all involve guessing passwords in order to access a system.
(a)
What is the best, most secure way to share a file?
Use a USB or Hard drive to transfer it
Share it via email
Directly share it using OneDrive
By letting someone remote access your computer to it
Social media quizzes can easily be used for ______ ___________
(a)
VPN stands for?
Virtual Private Network
Very Private Network
Virtual Parking Net
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