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WorksheetsCybersecurity and Global Impacts
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 18mins
Our private data powers a lot of computing innovations in ways we like. It makes products that are convenient, interesting, personal, useful, and often “free” because we “pay” with our _____
data
money
time
attention
Not every effect of a computing innovation is anticipated in advance.
True
False
data can also be used by companies, governments, or criminals in ways that we didn’t intend or that threatens our _____
privacy
happiness
wealth
education
The balance between innovation, privacy, and security is settled and there is no need to debate it.
True
False
Legal and Ethical Concerns are raised by: (Select all that apply)
Computing innovations that harm people
Computing innovations that play a role in social and political issues
Computing innovations that are always beneficial
None of the above
Which of the following is an example of a legal or ethical concern in computing innovations?
Software that allows access to digital media downloads and streaming
Algorithms with bias
Devices that collect and analyze data by continuously monitoring activities
All of the above
Information about an individual that identifies, links, relates, or describes them.
IP Address
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Demographics
Your birthdate
a system that requires at least two steps to unlock protected information; each step adds a new layer of security that must be broken to gain unauthorized access
Computing Innovation
personally identifiable information (PII)
symmetric key encryption
multi-factor authentication
includes a program as an integral part of its function. Can be physical (e.g. self-driving car), non-physical computing software (e.g. picture editing software), or non-physical computing concepts (e.g., e-commerce).
Computing Innovation
personally identifiable information (PII)
symmetric key encryption
multi-factor authentication
a technique that attempts to trick a user into providing personal information. That personal information can then be used to access sensitive online resources, such as bank accounts and emails
phishing
keylogging
malware
rogue access point
the use of a program to record every keystroke made by a computer user in order to gain fraudulent access to passwords and other confidential information
phishing
keylogging
malware
rogue access point
software intended to damage a computing system or to take partial control over its operation
phishing
keylogging
malware
rogue access point
a wireless access point that gives unauthorized access to secure networks.
phishing
keylogging
malware
rogue access point
a process of encoding messages to keep them secret, so only "authorized" parties can read them
encryption
decryption
symmetric key encryption
public key encryption
a process that reverses encryption, taking a secret message and reproducing the original plain text.
encryption
decryption
symmetric key encryption
public key encryption
Pairs a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. The sender does not need the receiver’s private key to encrypt a message, but the receiver’s private key is required to decrypt the message.
multi-factor authentication
decryption
symmetric key encryption
public key encryption
protects a computing system against infection.
computer virus scanning software
malware
encryption
multi-factor authentication
a digital scan or photograph of a human face, used for identifying individuals from the unique characteristics of facial structure
fingerprint
face-off
faceprint
print face
According to the PBS facial recognition video, which retail company is investing in facial recognition technology? It will tell when shoppers are unhappy or frustrated.
Walmart
Toys'R'us
Boise Fry Co.
Describes a person or entity other than the data subject or the controller who is a recipient or processor of personal data
fingerprint
faceprint
third party
cybersecurity
Which amendment from the US Constitution deals with privacy, and searches and seizures?
1st
2nd
5th
4th
when attackers leverage vulnerabilities in software, hardware, networks, or human behavior to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or control systems
cybersecurity
ethics
exploitation
computing innovation
A _________ is an automated program that runs over the Internet
spyware
virus
worm
bot
Software that enables a user to obtain convert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data from their hard drive
spyware
virus
worm
bot
Spear-phishing is when hackers search for and use personal data to directly target a person in a phishing email. Of the following, which would provide the most credibility in a spear-phishing email?
Knowing your full name
Knowing your hobbies
Knowing a recent store that you shopped at
Knowing your address
Which of these is true? (select all that apply)
Cybersecurity is important to learn because it encompasses everything that pertains to protecting our sensitive data
One of the best ways to protect your information is to use two factor authentication as much as possible, and keep complicated passwords
Use a VPN if you are going to be on public Wi-Fi
Cybersecurity is so important now because the cybersecurity risks are greater and so is the number of devices.
A malicious attempt to make an internet/network server unavailable to legitimate users.
Virus
Worm
Trojan
DDOS
A malicious program that pretends to be benign/normal.
Virus
Worm
Trojan
DDOS
a process that reverses encryption, taking a secret message and reproducing the original plain text
Decryption
Encryption
Malware
Keylogging
a process of encoding messages to keep them secret, so only "authorized" parties can read it
Rogue Access Point
Decryption
Encryption
Cybersecurity
pairs a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. The sender does not need the receiver’s private key to encrypt a message, but the receiver’s private key is required to decrypt the message.
Public Key Encryption
Encryption
Phishing
Computing Innovation
protects a computing system against infection
Public Key Encryption
Multi-factor Authentication
Malware
Computer Virus Scanning Software
a system that requires at least two steps to unlock protected information; each step adds a new layer of security that must be broken to gain unauthorized access
Multi-factor Authentication
Computing Innovation
Symmetric Key Encryption
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
What is Social Engineering?
when bad actors gain the trust of their targets, so they lower their guard and give up sensitive information
This is when people use a massive amount of attempts to break a password usually using a computer than can try thousands of attempts a second.
when bad actors gain the trust of their audience but really are putting on a terrible play
