Cyber Security Flashcards
(31 cards)
What are 5 malicious codes ?
Virus ( computer ) , Trojan , spyware , ransomware and adware
What is a virus ?
A virus is a piece of malware that infects a computer, and then replicates itself to be passed onto another computer
What is a Trojan ?
A Trojan appears to be a piece of harmless software, often given away for free, that contains malicious code hidden inside
What is ransomware ?
Ransomware hijacks the data on a computer system by encrypting it and demanding that the owners pay money for it to be decrypted
What is spyware ?
Spyware is a type of malware that collects the activity on a computer system and sends the data it collects to another person without the owner being aware
What is adware ?
Adware is software that either causes pop-ups or windows that will not close. Generally the pop-ups or windows display advertisements
What are the 3 types of cyber security threats ?
Malicious code , social engineering and weak and default passwords
What are the 4 types of social engineering?
Phishing , pharming , blagging and shouldering
What is blagging ?
Inventing a scenario to engage the victim and gain their trust
What is phishing ?
Obtaining private information often through an external link
What is pharming ?
A cyberattack where websites traffic is redirected to a fake site
What is shouldering ?
Viewing private information over the persons shoulder
How to protect yourself/ your company from blagging?
Businesses should provide security training to employees and do no give out information online or over the phone
How to protect yourself/ your company from phishing ?
Be aware of links in emails and check spelling and grammar mistakes
How to protect yourself/ your company from pharming?
Ensuring the anti - malware system is up-to-date and internet browsers can use web filters to prevent users accessing these sites
How to protect yourself/ your company from shouldering?
Be wary of people and cameras when entering PIN numbers and passwords
Give 2 examples of removable media .
USB memory sticks and DVDs
What are 2 main threats of removable media ?
It can attempt to move onto a system when connected to a computer. If a computer is connected to other on a network, this could mean that the virus reaches hundreds of machines
How could removable media negatively affect a network ?
Because it is storage devices that can be removed from the computer system
What are access rights ?
Access rights set up what can and cannot be seen when someone logs into a system
What is an example of misconfigured access rights ?
If theses are not set up correctly in an email server, a person may be able to see someone else’s emails
What else can access rights be applied to ?
Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology
Suggest what might happen if access rights are not managed thoroughly ?
They might be breaking the law
What is default password?
A default password is the password that is alright on the router
