BCSI Module 6

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

A script can run a series of instructions to download and run malware.

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

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

How can you protect your information when using social media?

Accept friend requests from people you want to be friends with

___ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter

Authentication

Siobhan has recently opened a Facebook account and as a new user, is posting frequently and accepting many friend requests. You see a post about an upcoming trip and notice that her profile is open to the public. What can you tell Siobhan to help her use social networking safely?

Be cautious about what information she posts

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.

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks?

Because these networks are rarely protected

Cassidy is a medical assistant in a hospital and has access to many medical files. When she brings patients to the examining room, she can be observed swiping a card, typing in a password, and staring into what appears to be a camera, all attached to the computer. After completing her check-in, Cassidy leaves the patient in the examining room waiting on the doctor. It is important that she logs out of the system so the patient does not have access to the information stored in the hospital's database. Based on Cassidy's actions what systems do you think the hospital has in place to protect the patient medical records?

Biometrics

How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?

Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Create and store multiple strong passwords

Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location.

Data backup

Which is the 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 sciences that specify the design and arrangement of items you use, so you interact with the items efficiently and safely?

Ergonomics

A Trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate

False

Social-networking sites have a history of providing tight security and giving users a clear understanding of how security features work.

False

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge processor

False

To protect your information and help you to remember passwords, use your social media account login information to log into another site.

False

Your Facebook profile is private so there is no need to worry about your boss ever seeing your posts such as your Spring Break pictures.

False

Which of the following is the strongest password?

H@veAGr3atDaY!

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 tracking to retrace the thief's steps

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

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.

Which of the following forms of identity theft involves posing as a legimate researcher to ask for personal information?

Pretexting

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

Requesting a credit report and freezing your credit

Which of the following types of websites typically provides the least security?

Social media sites

You can monitor and protects your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Storing financial information in an unsent email message

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

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?

Trojan

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.

Which of the following statements about browser security settings is false?

You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the web browser.

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

creating malware

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

Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT

higher satisfaction with life

In which of the following real-life situations would it be useful to use a digital certificate?

if you were signing a rental lease

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

What is it called when an attacker convinces you to enter personal information at an imposter website after receiving an email from a person masquerading as an employee from your bank?

phishing

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

repetitive strain injury

What type of security requires something you know and something you have that no one else has?

two factor authentication