WorksheetsCybersecurity
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 14mins
Small files that Websites put on your computer hard disk drive when you visit, your information is sometime sold to other websites
Hardware
Cookies
Chips
Instant Files
What is Malware?
Software that protects your computer from viruses
Software that protects your computer from spyware and adware infections
Software that updates your computers operating system
Software that may harm your computer
If you receive an attachment from someone you don't know, you should never open it.
True
False
The _____ type of malware that is triggered by the user. code automatically makes copies of itself.
Virus
Worm
Keystroke logger
Toolbar
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
What is Phishing?
Web pages you have visited that are stored on your hard drive
Text files some websites use to identify users
A scam to get confidential information
A form where you type confidential information
What damage can be caused by malware?
Computer crashes
The compromising personal information, which may lead to identity theft
Permanent deletion
All of the above
The _____ type of malware, that secretly collects personal information and sends it to a third party.
Worm
Toolbar
Homepage hijacker
Spyware
Which of the following is not effective in preventing malware infections?
Opening email attachments
Turning on Windows Automatic Updates
Installing anti-virus software
Setting Internet Explorer's security setting to medium-high
If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:
Run a virus scan
Reformat the hard drive
Destroy the computer
Do nothing
Special program which can detect and remove viruses from computer is called
Virus
Anti virus
Group ware
Custom
What is "crash" as it relates to computers?
To destroy the monitor
Smashing the hard drive into the monitor
The system stops functioning properly
To bang the mouse on the keyboard
What is an example of a firewall being effective.
When someone tries to hack your computer
When a certain website might be blocked
Stealing a password
It's literally a wall on fire...easy
It help prevent attackers from monitoring or recording traffic between resources and computers, by making data more difficult to read.
Data Encryption
Firewall
Antivirus
Which of these is NOT a good password?
#LooneyToons23
Ilovecats!95
password
#Iasw,aA!
Which of these indicates a website is secure?
You found the website on Google or clicked it from a link in an email.
A little lock icon next to the website address.
The website shows a company name and logo and looks real.
What should you do if you think you have been hacked?
Report the problem to the company.
Change your password.
Tell your parents or a trusted adult.
All of the above.
What is Spam?
Canned meat.
Unsolicited emails sent to many email addresses that try to get you buy something or share private information.
A computer virus that will hack your account.
What change would make this password the STRONGEST?
bills
Add "1234" - now "bills1234"
Change the "b" to B - now "Bills"
Add more words - now "billsToWinItAll!"
What is phishing??
Wrong spelling of fishing
When criminals try to act like trustworthy sources and try to steal info
Criminal who goes to lake to find data
A type of computer virus
Which of the following is a phishing email??
You have won a lottery!! Follow this link to claim it!!
Your bank account has been compromised. Login here to protect yourself.
Help.I am stuck aboard and urgently need money transferred to me to get home.
All of the above. Be careful.
Which of these is an indicator that the website is secure.
Bruce Lee photo
The http://
The https://
The https:\\
What is the best password policy?
Always write the same passwords in every link
Your name, personal details
Have random password which you can't remember
Never use remember password and keep complex passwords you can remember
Phishing is cybercrime where an attacker sends emails that appear to be from a ______ source.
trusted
virus
known
phishing
password attacks are done by guessing _____ passwords
pishing
numerical
common
easy
What is the primary function of an antivirus software?
To speed up the computer
To detect, prevent, and remove malware
To provide a firewall
To enhance graphics
What is the purpose of a firewall in a network?
To increase the speed of the network
To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
To provide an interface for the user
To store data
What is the best practice to follow when you receive an email from an unknown source?
Open the email and click on all links
Reply to the email asking for more information
Ignore the email
Forward the email to all your contacts
In your game chat you see...
Hey guys...you've gotta see this super cute bunny video! Click the link to view.
https://be.chewy.com/product-roundup/the-best-rabbit-toys-to-keep-your-bunny-entertained/
Report this message. It might be phishing.
Click the link...who doesn't like cute bunnies?
Ignore it, it's nothing.
Type the entire website address into your browser and watch it that way.
Cyber criminals want access to...
All of the above
Your parents information
Finanacial information
Access to your computer
What is Cyber Security?
Refers to when security bring viruses to our computer by spying
Refers to the computer when security protects the computer for viruses such as Malware, Spyware ,worm etc.
Refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
Refers the state of being free from danger or threat
