module 7

Question 1

cybercrimes

Answer 1

criminal acts committed with the use of computers

it included fraud related crimes and non fraud related crimes

Question 2

non fraud related crimes

Answer 2

computer intrusion

child porn

unsolicited mails

Question 3

virus

Answer 3

infected program that attaches itself to another program and so on

it slows down the network and messes up a bunch

Question 4

how do viruses spread

Answer 4

sharing a disk or USB with infections

opening infected emails

downloading an infected file

Question 5

what are the type of viruses

Answer 5

polymorphic virus

multipartite virus

stealth virus

Question 6

polymorphic virus

Answer 6

rewrites itself to avoid detection

Question 7

multipartite virus

Answer 7

infects multiple files

Question 8

stealth virus

Answer 8

erase their code from the hard drive

reside in the active memory

Question 9

what is an anti virus software

Answer 9

software designed to detect viruses

looks for virus’ signature

provide different options for deleting or fixing infected files

need to updated frequently to be up to date with the viruses

Question 10

what do hackers do

Answer 10

try to steal data on hard drives

steal credit card and bank account info

Question 11

how do hackers gain access to your computer

Answer 11

direct access (Hacking software)

indirect access (hacking internet connection or logical ports)

Question 12

what are firewalls

Answer 12

software program or hardware designed to close logical port to invaders

Question 13

what are the types of blue tooth attacks

Answer 13

blue snarfing

blue debugging

Question 14

blue snarfing

Answer 14

EXPLOIT FLAW TO STEAL INFO FROM UR DEVICE

Question 15

blue debugging

Answer 15

HACKER TAKE CONTROL OF THE DEVICE

Question 16

how to prevent blue tooth attacks

Answer 16

make device invisible

Question 17

should you use wifi from unknown sources

Answer 17

nah boy

Question 18

what are the risks of anonymous web surfing

Answer 18

might risk an s/o of viewing your data

hacking tool might already be installed

Question 19

whats a solutions to the risks of surfing anonymously on da web

Answer 19

ORTABLE PRIVACY DEVICE

LINUS OS ON A FLASH DRIVE

Question 20

what is the function of biometric devices

Answer 20

read personal characteristics

security identification and authentication device

recognising the identity of a living person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic

Question 21

what are the characteristics of biometric devices

Answer 21

fingerprints

facial images

iris

voice recognition

Question 22

what is a malware

Answer 22

software with malicious intent

program or file that is harmful to a computer user

Question 23

what are types of malware

Answer 23

ADWARE

SPYWARE

VIRUSES

Question 24

what are solutions to malware

Answer 24

ANTIPRYWARE

ANTIVIRUS

Question 25

spam

Answer 25

unwanted or junk mail

use filter to vag on it

Question 26

spim

Answer 26

unwanted instant messaging

Question 27

what is phishing

Answer 27

fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information

such as passwords and credit card numbers

Question 28

hoaxing

Answer 28

attempt to make someone believe that something you know is false is true

Question 29

how to protect your physical assets

what to avoid

Answer 29

avoid sudden movement

avoid excessive heat or cold

avoid dust

avoid food and liquids

Question 30

what is a power surge

Answer 30

occurs when electricity is over 120 volts (in excess)

a spike in your home’s electrical current

spike is very brief, usually lasting less than a thousandth of a second, but it can still cause damage to your home and appliances

Question 31

causes of a power surge

Answer 31

OLD WIRING

DOWNED POWER LINES

MALFUNCTIONS AT THE SUBSTATIONS

LIGHTING STRIKE

Question 32

solutions to a power surge

Answer 32

BUY A SURGE PROTECTOR