Threats to computer systems and networks (hacking)

Question 1

What is data interception and theft?

Answer 1

Data interception and theft is where data is intercepted during transmission but physical theft can occur if storage devices are left insecurely.

Question 2

What are viruses?

Answer 2

A virus is a program that is installed on your computer and designed to replicate itself. Viruses cause harm to files and spread to other computers and devices.

Question 3

What is a DDOS attack?

Answer 3

Direct Denial of service attack is where servers and devices are flooded with too many requests or packets, causing them to crash or become unstable.

Question 4

What is blagging?

Answer 4

dishonestly persuading someone to divulge personal or sensitive information by deception

Question 5

What is Shouldering?

Answer 5

Looking over someone’s shoulder while they enter a password or pin