Business

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.

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.

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

Requesting a credit report and freezing your credit.

What is a digital certificate?

Technology used to verify a user's identity

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

Use a surge protector.

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

How is a worm different from a Trojan? Group of answer choices

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.

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.

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

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

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

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