Technology ITE 5

The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that has recently laid off many employees. Why should the store investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

Because insiders sometimes 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

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

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

Creating malware

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

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

False

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

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

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

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

Which of the following forms of identity theft involves posing as a legitimate 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 report

What is a digital certificate?

Technology used to verify a user's identity

In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?

You are signing a rental lease

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

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

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

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

social media sites

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

two factor authentication