cyber security

Question 1

what is cyber security?

Answer 1

cyber security aims to protect networks, data, programs and computers against damage, cyber attacks and unauthorised access.

Question 2

what is malware?

Answer 2

malware is malicious software that is designed to cause harm or gain unauthorised access to a computer system.

Question 3

what is removable media

Answer 3

portable devices such as USB drives and SD cards

Question 4

what are the threats to removable media?

Answer 4

distributing malware into devices, physical loss or theft of data, unauthorised access to data

Question 5

what are the risks to unpatched software?

Answer 5

increased vulnerability to cyber attacks and randsomware

Question 6

define ransomware

Answer 6

ransomeware is a type of malware that encrypts data from a system and the user will be sent a message demanding for money in return for the decryption key.

Question 7

what is adware

Answer 7

malware that displays unwanted adverts and pop-ups that cannot be closed.

Question 8

what is spyware?

Answer 8

malware that tracks actions like key presses and sends this information to a hacker who may be able to work out passwords and bank details

Question 9

what are computer viruses?

Answer 9

viruses attach by copying themselves to certain files and can be spread by the user sharing infected files and opening these files

Question 10

what are worms?

Answer 10

worms are like viruses but they self-replicate without the help of the user, meaning they can spread very quickly.

Question 11

what are trojans?

Answer 11

trojans are malware disguised as a legitimate software. unlike viruses and worms trojans do not copy themselves.

Question 12

what is pharming?

Answer 12

where a user is redirected to a fake version of a website that looks legitimate, with the aim that the user wont notice

Question 13

what’s phishing

Answer 13

criminals send emails or texts to people claiming to be from a well-known business, then leading the victims to a fake website like pharming

Question 14

what is shouldering?

Answer 14

watching or observing a persons activity, typically over their shoulder

Question 15

what is blagging/pretexting

Answer 15

blagging/pretexting is when someone makes up a fake story or pretends to be someone their not to persuade the victim to share information or do things they wouldn’t normally do.

Question 16

what is penetration testing??

Answer 16

penetration testing is when organisations use specialists to simulate potential attacks on their system. it is used to identify possible weaknesses in their cyber security.