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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
One risk you face on the internet is ....
cybercriminal
cybercrime
...........is someone who uses the internet to commit their crimes
cybercrime
cybercriminal
A criminal steals personal information such as a person's name and address
Phishing
Identity theft
A criminal creates a fake website that look like the official websites of a real bank or internet shopping websites
Scamming
Phishing
A criminal sends out an email that asks for money.
Phishing
Scamming
a criminal breaks into a computer system to steal files and personal information.
Scamming
Hacking
Spreads and infects files that it meets
Trojan
Virus
..... is software that a criminal installs on a computer.
Firewall
Malware
MS word
Malware that is hidden inside another program
Virus
Trojan
Encrypts all the data on a computer
Trojan
Ransomware
Sits on a computer and records what the user is typing
Ransomware
Spyware
Places unwanted adverts on a computer
Spyware
Adware
Which of these best describe what adware does?
Viruses that are embedded in advertised products
Automatically displays advertisements to a user
Software that creates adverts
Adverts for viruses
Which of these best describe what a Trojan Horse is?
Something that is accidentally helpful
Something that is deliberately good
Something good disguised as something bad
Something bad disguised as something good
A virus that prevents a user from using their computer until a condition is met is called...
Hostageware
Ransomware
Prisonware
Lockedware
The hacking method that involves obtaining information through social engineering is called...
Brute Force
Phishing
SQL Injection
DDoS
Which of the following is NOT a type of malware mentioned in the lesson?
Ransomware
Spyware
Adware
Firewall
What is the primary goal of a hacker?
To improve computer security
To help users with technical issues
To promote ethical online behavior
To illegally access or steal information
What is the main danger of computer viruses?
They make your computer run faster
They can take control of your system
They improve network bandwidth
They help protect your personal information
What is the purpose of phishing?
To catch fish in the ocean
To promote online safety
To send fake emails and steal personal information
To spread computer viruses
What is the main goal of authentication in internet security?
To share personal information freely
To create strong computer viruses
To maximize internet speed
To determine if a user should be allowed access to a system
It is a computer-based technology that facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through virtual networks and communities.
Web Search Engines
Communication Services
Social Media
Advertising Platforms
Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ________ activity.
Hidden
Criminal
Advertising
News
If you think you got scammed or hacked, you should...
Email a teacher
Get a new internet provider
Change your passwords
