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An Antivirus protects you from all attacks
True
False
Is this a legitimate email?
True
False
What is Ransomware
A Disease you get from playing to much Fortnite
A type of malware that wants Money
An Anti Virus Software
Software that protects you from Phishing
Cyber security includes...
virus protection
secure passwords
limiting information shared with others
all of the above
Standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it.
Malicious Code
Computer Worm
Anti Virus Software
Computer Virus
type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.
Computer Virus
Computer Worm
MyDoom
Malicious Code
Which of the following best describes a Trojan Horse
Malicious software that misleads users of its intent, which is to allow unauthorised access to your system
Malicious software that replicates itself and spreads through your network to steal data
Malicious software that it usually attached to an email and sends itself around a network to allow unauthorised access to your system
Malicious software that sets your computer on fire
Which of these is an example of a phishing email?
You have won the lottery! Follow this link to claim.
Your bank account has been hacked. Login in here to protect yourself.
Help! I am stuck in Europe and I need money to travel home.
All of the above!
What is AntiVirus software?
Software that blocks all unwanted ads.
Software that keeps you from getting sick.
Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.
When do you need to use AntiVirus software?
When you first get your computer.
All the time, on your laptop only -and make sure it is updated!
All the time, on ALL digital devices -and make sure it is updated!
As soon as you start to feel sick.
What is spyware??
When your kids use your phone
James Bond's movie
Software that collects data from computer
a cyber criminal
If a virus "Replicates" itself, what is it doing?
Copying itself
Deleting itself
Changing itself
Copying other data
Which of the following may result in a malware infection?
Opening an email attachment
Downloading a file from a website
Clicking on an infected link
All of the above
Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:
copyright infringement
hacking
virus attack
data theft
A virus damages the hardware on a computer
True
False
A virus damages the software and data stored on a computer
True
False
Which of the following are signs that your computer has a virus?
Computer freezes
Lots of popups and advertisments
Files are corrupt or missing
Slower internet speeds
Computer viruses are spread by?
Dowloading files such as games, videos, audio
Searching the internet for information
E-mail attachments
Portable devices such as USB sticks or external hardrives
Playing games on your computer
Viruses ....
do not attach themselves to files
are a malicious form of self-replicating software.
will replicate itself by maliciously modifying other computer programs and inserting code.
Common ways to catch a computer virus:
Click a confirmation button on a pop-up without reading it
Install Windows updates
Download files such as movies or games from illegal websites of peer-to-peer file-sharing platforms
Download an email attachment
A trojan .........
might open a ‘back door’ to give an attacker remote access to your computer.
is unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
is a piece of software that appears to perform a useful function (such as a game) but unbeknown to the user it also performs malicious actions.
Adware ....
prevents the user from being able to access the data.
infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups
Must be a Trojan
can be a worm, virus, or Trojan
is used to cause damage
Spyware is used to .....
cause damage
get data
keep track of what you are doing
I spread through normal programs, once on a device I can spread quickly.
What Am I?
Virus
Bots
Worms
Spyware
How can we prevent Malware attacks? (Select 2)
Install Anti-Virus
Make sure we have strong passwords
Run regular scans
Don't access personal info with public Wi-FI
How can we prevent hacks?
Dont click on anything unless you know what it is.
Don't access personal info on public Wi-Fi
Check if site is trusted
Choose your apps wisely
DDoS has multiple devices attacking to one device and DoS is only one device hacking
true
false
I undertake an automated process and can take control of a computer system.
What Am I?
Worm
Virus
Bot
Hacker
What are 2 internal threats to a company?
Staff passing confidential information on
Users overriding security controls
Misuse of equipment
Getting hacked and viruses
Unsafe IT practice by an employee is an example of an internal security threat?
True
False
What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
Prevent unauthorised access to a network
To encrypt data
To detect and remove malware
To backup data
What is the main function of access controls?
To detect and remove malware
To prevent unauthorised access to data
To speed up data transfer
To enforce policies for granting and revoking access to resources
What is the primary goal of a security policy?
To prevent all cyber-attacks
To establish guidelines for protecting an organisations assets
To encrypt all data
To backup all data
What is the main benefit of using a VPN on an unsecured network?
It hides your location
It encrypts your data
It ensures websites have up to date certificates
It lets you access other devices on the network
What is the primary goal of risk management?
To eliminate all risks
To transfer risk to a third party
To minimise the impacts from risks
To accept risks
What is the primary function of encryption?
To prevent unauthorised access to data
To detect and remove malware
To backup data
To speed up data transfer
Which of the following is a type of malicious software with the main goal of replicating and spreading itself?
Worm
Virus
Spyware
Trojan Horse
If a virus "Replicates" itself, what is it doing?
Copying itself
Deleting itself
Changing itself
Copying other data
Which of the following may result in a malware infection?
Opening an email attachment
Downloading a file from a website
Clicking on an infected link
All of the above
The _____ type of malware collects personal information and sends it to a third party.
Worm
Toolbar
Homepage hijacker
Spyware
Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:
copyright infringement
hacking
virus attack
data theft
A virus damages the hardware on a computer
True
False
A virus damages the software and data stored on a computer
True
False
Which of the following are signs that your computer has a virus?
Computer freezes
Lots of popups and advertisments
Files are corrupt or missing
Slower internet speeds
Computer viruses are spread by?
Dowloading files such as games, videos, audio
Searching the internet for information
E-mail attachments
Portable devices such as USB sticks or external hardrives
Playing games on your computer
Malware intent to:
Data theft
Disabling hardware
Forced advertising
Sending email spam
Extorting money
Malware can be categorised into:
Viruses
Trojans
Worm
Adware
Spyware and ransomware
Viruses ....
do not attach themselves to files
are a malicious form of self-replicating software.
will replicate itself by maliciously modifying other computer programs and inserting code.
Common ways to catch a computer virus:
Click a confirmation button on a pop-up without reading it
Install Windows updates
Download files such as movies or games from illegal websites of peer-to-peer file-sharing platforms
Download an email attachment
Worms ......
replicate themselves
do not attach themselves to files as a virus does.
spread through the network and use the system’s resources.
attach themselves to files as a virus does.
A trojan .........
might open a ‘back door’ to give an attacker remote access to your computer.
is unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
is a piece of software that appears to perform a useful function (such as a game) but unbeknown to the user it also performs malicious actions.
Spyware is unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
False
True
Adware ....
prevents the user from being able to access the data.
infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups
Must be a Trojan
can be a worm, virus, or Trojan
is used to cause damage
Spyware is used to .....
cause damage
get data
keep track of what you are doing
........ is a type of spyware that logs the keystrokes used and can collect data from an infected computer, including personal information such as websites visited, user logins and financial information.
Spyware
Trogan
Keylogger
Adware
Select the correct definition/s for the term "Malware"
is a software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent
is a program that is designed to gain access to your computer with intrusive intent
is a umbrella term for a program that is designed to gain access to your computer with hostile intent
I spread through normal programs, once on a device I can spread quickly.
What Am I?
Virus
Bots
Worms
Spyware
How can we prevent Malware attacks? (Select 2)
Install Anti-Virus
Make sure we have strong passwords
Run regular scans
Don't access personal info with public Wi-FI
How can we prevent hacks?
Dont click on anything unless you know what it is.
Don't access personal info on public Wi-Fi
Check if site is trusted
Choose your apps wisely
I undertake an automated process and can take control of a computer system.
What Am I?
Worm
Virus
Bot
Hacker
DDoS has multiple devices attacking to one device and DoS is only one device hacking
true
false
Internal Threats to a company can be...
Employees visiting untrustworthy websites
Employees bringing in portable devices containing malware
Someone hacking a computer from across the internet
Someone flooding the company website with traffic and data to take it down
What are 2 internal threats to a company?
Staff passing confidential information on
Users overriding security controls
Misuse of equipment
Getting hacked and viruses
What does a ‘rogue employee’ mean?
Worker who may steal or damage data from within
Worker who does not follow the rules of their company
Worker who now works for another company
Someone who never worked for the company
How can you protect against internal threats? (Choose all that apply)
Restricting online downloads
Regularly train staff members
Use correct access rights for everyone
Restrict use of removable media
Unsafe IT practice by an employee is an example of an internal security threat?
True
False
If an employee accidentally deletes data it is an example of what type of security threat (Tick all that apply)?
Accidental
Malicious
How can an employee using a USB stick be a threat to an organisations' data? (Choose all that apply)
It could cause a DOS attack
It could carry a virus that infects the employer's computers
Confidential data could be stored on it and removed from the organisation
It can be used to phish for information.
Which of the following actions, that an employee could carry out, are malicious? (Choose all that apply)
Creating fake invoices
Leaving a USB stick which contains confidential data on the bus.
Overriding security controls to access data they shouldn't be able to access.
Visiting a website which turns out to contain downloadable viruses
Which of the following can be impacts of a security breach? (Choose all that apply)
Downtime leading to loss of productivity
Legal action
Increase in sales
Damage to the image of the organisation
Which of these are examples of accidental threats? (Choose all that apply)
An employee spilling a drink over a desktop computer
An employee accessing a website with downloadable viruses
An employee entering a restricted area without clearance to do so
An employee watching someone else enter their password so they can see it
Define what an internal threat is.
Define what an accidental threat is.
Define what an malicious threat is.
Which of these could be internal threats?
Employees bringing their own PCs into work.
Staff members downloading software from websites.
Use portable storage devices.
Employees taking sensitive data from a network.
How can an organisation reduce the thetas posed by staff accidentally clicking links in SPAM emails?
What is Malware?
Programs that can attack only computers.
Programs that can attack computers, tablets, phones and other digital devices.
Programs that can protect computers, tablets, phones and other digital devices.
Programs that can protect only computers.
A (a) is someone who uses a computer system to gain unauthorised access to someone else's data on another computer/network.
Which ones are types of malware? (Select 2)
Bots, Ransomware, Hackers
Spyware, Worms, Ransomware
Viruses, Trojans, Bots
Bots, Hackers, Worms
I spread through normal programs, once on a device I can spread quickly.
What Am I?
Virus
Bots
Worms
Spyware
What can malware do to your device? (Select 3)
Stop from running properly
Can crash, reboot or slow down
Ruin the hardware on the device
Slow down internet connection
Why do you think malware slows down internet connection?
It interrupts the Wi-Fi
So more malware can spread throughout the device
To allow hackers to access quicker
How can we prevent Malware attacks? (Select 2)
Install Anti-Virus
Make sure we have strong passwords
Run regular scans
Don't access personal info with public Wi-FI
How can we prevent hacks?
Dont click on anything unless you know what it is.
Don't access personal info on public Wi-Fi
Check if site is trusted
Choose your apps wisely
I undertake an automated process and can take control of a computer system.
What Am I?
Worm
Virus
Bot
Hacker
When was the Data Protection Act last updated?
1989
1988
1998
2018
