Cyber Security

Question 1

What are the 6 types of malware?

Answer 1

Virus, Trojan, Worm, Spyware, Adware, Ransomware

Question 2

What are the 4 types of software engineering?

Answer 2

Blagging, Pharming, Phishing, Shouldering

Question 3

What is Shouldering?

Answer 3

Viewing private information over the persons shoulder

Question 4

What is Blagging?

Answer 4

Inventing a scenario to engage the victim and gain their trust

Question 5

What is Phishing?

Answer 5

Obtaining private information often through external links

Question 6

What is Pharming?

Answer 6

A cyberattack where website’s traffic is redirected to a fake site

Question 7

Name a advantage for Networks

Answer 7

Can use the same components within the network, Can share data and resources, Bigger data storage

Question 8

Name a disadvantage for Networks

Answer 8

Malware can be spread through the network, Some may be expensive, Some may be hard to set up, May be hard to spot issues.

Question 9

What is Cyber Security?

Answer 9

Protects data and other sensitive information using anti-malware software, network policies and checks if the system is secure

Question 10

What is an example of Security Measures?

Answer 10

MAC Address Filtering, Encryption, Anti-Malware Software, Automatic Software Updates, User Access levels, Passwords, Biometrics, Email Conformation, CAPTCHA

Question 11

What is Passwords/Biometrics effective against?

Answer 11

Hackers/Unauthorised access