BCIS Chapter 6

Emma downloaded a new game from an unfamiliar website. A few days later, Emma realized her system had been hacked and her credit card numbers were stolen. Without Emma knowing, what type of malware might she have downloaded to her computer?

A Trojan

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

An attacker can attach a script to a program that you download which then infects your computer.

You are watching the news and learn that there has been a security breach of credit card information at a large department store. The news report also states that the same company has had recent layoffs. The report says that the company is looking into whether or not the breach was done by an insider. Why would the company investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

Because insiders create threats after incidents at their places of employment.

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

After Penny broke up with her boyfriend, he texted some teammates from the track team about some private and intimate moments he and Penny had shared while they were dating. He even lied about their breakup, creating rumors about her behavior. Penny started getting inappropriate looks and advances from the team whenever she was at practice and felt completely humiliated. Penny is a victim of ________.

Cyberbullying

Which is a first step to deter thieves from accessing your financial information?

Do not provide personal information over the phone or through email.

Which term refers to the science that specifies the design and arrangement of items you use so you interact with the items efficiently and safely?

Ergonomics

Marcus recently had his cell phone stolen. All of the following are security features that should help him locate his stolen phone EXCEPT which one?

He can use remote wiping to retrace the thief's steps.

How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block?

I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.

Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI. It informed her that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data. How would you describe what is happening?

It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.

How does encryption work?

It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it.

In terms of privacy, which of the following is a best practice?

Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home

You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____.

Requesting a credit report and freezing your credit.

What is a digital certificate?

Technology used to verify a user's identity

How is the environment impacted by computers being thrown away in landfills?

The lead and mercury is seeping into the ground and water supply.

How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges?

Use a surge protector.

How could an online attacker use your online profile to gather information about you to steal your identity?

Use your posts to figure out answers to possible security questions.

There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

creating malware

Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT _____.

higher satisfaction with life.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?

letters, numbers, and symbols

You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____.

naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address

With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise?

repetitive strain injury