Security of Data

Question 1

Hacking

Answer 1

Illegal act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system

Question 2

Effect of hacking

Answer 2

-Can lead to identity theft or misuse of data
-Data can be deleted. changed or corrupted on the users computer

Question 3

Solutions to Hacking

Answer 3

-Use of firewalls
-Use strong passwords and usernames
-Use anti-hacking software

Question 4

Phishing

Answer 4

A legitimate looking email is sent out, the victim then opens the email. This redirect them to a website which has tricks them into giving out their personal information.

Question 5

Effect of phishing

Answer 5

-Can lead to identity theft and fraud
-Creator of the phishing attempt gain personal data

Question 6

Solutions to Phishing

Answer 6

-Many websites or ISP provide email filter, this filters out spam and malicious emails
-Users should always be cautious before opening any attachments
-Users should prevent opening any attachments with end with exe, bat, php

Question 7

Smishing

Answer 7

it uses the SMS systems to send a fake text message, these scams often contain a URL or a website link for the user to click on. It works the same way as phishing but instead the message is sent through mobile phone.

Question 8

Vishing

Answer 8

It uses voicemail to trick the user into giving out personal information.

Question 9

Pharming

Answer 9

The malicious code in embedded into the users computer or website, this will then redirect the user to a fake website without their knowledge.

Question 10

Effect of pharming

Answer 10

• can personal data
• identity theft and fraud

Question 11

Solutions to pharming

Answer 11

• certain anti-spyware is able to identify the malicious code and extract it
• the user should be alert for clues that they are being redirected to another website