Lesson 2

Question 1

attaches itself to a program, file, or disk.
When the program is executed, it activates and replicates itself.

Answer 1

VIRUS

Question 2

Independent program that replicates itself and sends copies from computer to computer across network connections.

Answer 2

WORMS

Question 3

Malware logic executes upon certain conditions. The program is often used for otherwise legitimate reasons.

Answer 3

LOGIC BOMB

Question 4

Masquerades as a benign program while quietly destroying data or damaging your system

Answer 4

TROJAN HORSE

Question 5

manipulates people into performing actions or divulging confidential information.

Answer 5

SOCIAL ENGINEERING

Question 6

A seemingly trustworthy entity asks for sensitive information such as SSN, credit card numbers, login IDs or passwords via e-mail.

Answer 6

PHISHING

Question 7

leads to a counterfeit webpage which collects important information and submits it to the owner.

Answer 7

PHARMING

Question 8

An attacker pretends to be your final destination on the network. When a person tries to connect to a specific destination, an attacker can mislead him to a different service and pretend to be that network access point or server

Answer 8

MAN IN THE MIDDLE ATTACK

Question 9

Upon penetrating a computer, a hacker may install a collection of programs.
Modifies the Operating System.

Answer 9

ROOTKIT

Question 10

An unauthorized acquisition of electronic data that compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of “personal information”.

Answer 10

GEORGIA DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION LAW

Question 11

Some Symptoms for Identifying Security Compromises:

Answer 11

• Antivirus software detects a problem.
• Disk Space disappears unexpectedly.
• Pop-ups suddenly appear
• The computer slows down to a crawl.
• The mouse pointer moves by itself.
• The computer shuts down or reboots.

Question 12

Some Symptoms for Malware/ Spyware Detection:

Answer 12

• Changes to your browser homepage.
• Ending up on a strange site when conducting a search.
• System-based firewall is turned off automatically.
• Excessive pop-up windows.
• Lots of network activity while not active.
• Poor system performance.

Question 13

Examples of Leading Threats?

Answer 13

• Virus
• Worms
• Logic Bombs
• Trojan Horses
• Social Engineering
• Rootkits
• Botnets

Question 14

Computer-savvy
programmer creates
attack software.

Possible question?

Answer 14

CYBER-CRIMINALS
duh

Question 15

Unsophisticated computer users who know how to execute programs.

Possible question?

Answer 15

SCRIPT-KIDDIES
just like us students lol

Question 16

Create and sell bots, generate spams and sell credit numbers.

Possible question?

Answer 16

CRIMINALS
just criminals, no cyber.
Harhar

Question 17

BEST PRACTICES TO AVOID ONLINE THREATS

Answer 17

• ANTI-VIRUS and ANTI-SPYWARE SOFTWARE
• HOST-BASED FIREWALLS
• Protect your Operating System
• Use strong passwords
• Avoid Social Engineering