Ch.5 security
Which two of the following are true about script kiddies?
1. Amateur computer hackers with little programming expertise. 2. Illegally gain access to computer systems using programs (scripts) that others have written.
Changing your cookie preferences or removing cookies and other website data in Safari may change or remove them in other apps, including Dashboard. Be cautious when adjusting cookie settings in Safari.
1. Choose safari 2. click preferences 3. click Privacy 4. Change cookie setting
Which three of the following you should consider in the settings area of each browser?
1. Deleting cookies 2. Blocking or customizing your cookie settings 3.Decide from which sites you want to allow cookies
Select three true statements regarding persistent cookies.
1.Collect information about user preferences. 2.Collect password and username information. 3.Collect information about the Internet protocol (IP) Address.
Ways to avoid a computer virus
1. Adjust your web browser's security settings to allow browsing only on trusted sites. 2.Surf the web and download content safely.
Which of the following are online nuisances?
1. Spam 2. Spyware 3. Spoofing
You can change your Firefox settings to allow you to do which three of the following?
1.deny cookie storage requests. 2.delete stored cookies automatically when you start Firefox. 3.approve cookies storage requests.
On the Chrome Settings menu, where would you click first to adjust cookie and site data permissions?
Advanced
What type of hacker breaks into computer systems with the intent of causing damage or stealing data?
Black Hat Hacker
Where on the Mozilla Firefox screen (as shown in the image) would you click to delete cookies?
Button 4
A hacker launches an attack on a network that is designed to interrupt or stop network traffic by flooding it with too many requests. This is called a _____ attack.
DDoS or DoS
A virus written in a specific language and placed within a document or spreadsheet is called a----- virus.
Macro
Computers infected with a virus exhibit many symptoms including which three of the following?
OS does not launch properly Strange error messages or pop-up ads Files get deleted or encrypted
digital Identity
Online search activities Purchasing behavior Social media postings
What type of cookie is stored in temporary memory and is lost when the web browser is closed?
Session
Which of the following organization you should contact if you receive a phishing message?
US-CERT
Which of the following organization you should contact if you receive a phishing message?
US-cert
Ransomware
When activated, encrypts files on user hard drive and then sells a decryption program.
Keystroke-logging Trojan
When activated, saves all keystrokes for subsequent transmission to virus creator.
A person who uses computers and the Internet to launch attacks against computer systems for political or ideological reasons is called a _____.
cyberterrorist
International laws on Internet privacy are very similar.
false
A person who gains unauthorized access to networks in order to steal and corrupt information and data is called a
hacker
Juan attempts to gain unauthorized access to networks. Juan would be considered a _____.
hacker
A virus written in a macro language and placed within a document or spreadsheet is called a ....
macro virus
Typically computer viruses must be _____ to attack and do damage to a digital device.
open and run
Initially, the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team determined that Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities would necessitate replacing the impacted chips, but in January 2018 Google announced that it developed ___, a strategy to mitigate the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities.
retpoline
Software programs that hide in the operating system and allow for the installation of hidden files are called
rootkit
Stored in temporary memory, ---- cookies are used to analyze and measure traffic on a web page.
session
After opening the Settings and more menu in Edge (as in the image) where would you click to adjust cookies?
setting
Most e-mail applications, such as Gmail and Outlook, provide robust ---- filters to help block unsolicited e-mail messages. Unfortunately, some spam always seems to get through.
spam (filter)
The main governmental organization that oversees Internet privacy in the United States is the Federal --- Commission
trade
Often accompanying downloaded apps, a program that appear to be legitimate, but executes an unwanted activity when activated, is called a(n) _____.
trojan
One of the risks with cookies is ___.
websites using cookies can collect your information and sell it to third parties
Computer experts who attempt to hack into a network to ensure that it is protected against intrusions are called----hat hackers.
white
Safety-shield employs computer experts who test the security measures of an organization's information systems to ensure they are protected against intrusions. These Safety-shield employees are called _____.
white hat hackers
Spam filters search for spam by watching for keywords and by monitoring suspicious _____ patterns and frequencies.
word
Your computer has been attacked and overtaken by a hacker. The hacker has control over your computer and can now use it to launch attacks on other computers and systems. Your computer is known as a ____.
zombie
Retpoline, a strategy to mitigate the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, was developed by the Project Zero labs at------a company better known for its search engine and its Pixel series smartphones.
A category of cyberterrorism that focuses on hacking computer systems for politically or socially motivated purposes is
hacktivism
Hacking computer systems for politically or socially motivated purposes is called _____.
hacktivism
Human knowledge and ideas that the law protects against unauthorized use by others is considered --- property
intellectual
A cybercriminal uses spyware to record all actions typed on a keyboard. This type of spyware is called a _____ logger.
keystroke
Safari accept cookies and website data from which of the following?
only websites you vist
A type of phishing that seeks to obtain personal information through malicious software that is inserted on victims' computers and directs them to a fake webpage is called
pharming
Select all that apply Cyberattacks include which three of the following?
pharming Distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks Identity theft using a computer or network
Specialized hardware or software that capture packets transmitted over a network are called packet _____.
sniffers
DeSean received an unsolicited e-mail message from an unknown sender. This e-mail was
spam
Unsolicited e-mail is __.
spam
Software that illicitly collects information about your Internet surfing habits and behaviors is called __.
spyware
Signs your system might have been hacked include fake antivirus messages and unwanted browser toolbars.
true
The DMCA protects ___ from liability for copyright violations of its users.
ISPs
The right to personal privacy regarding the storing, distributing, and displaying information concerning oneself via the Internet is called _____ privacy.
Internet (privacy)
Select two true statements about packet sniffers.
Legitimate sniffers are used for routine examination and problem detection. Unauthorized sniffers are used to steal information.
According to the U.S. Copyright Office, a copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States for "original works of authorship," including which three of the following?
Literary works Music Pictures
Creating a fake webpage to trick victims into divulging personal information is a type of phishing known as ___.
Pharming
Third-party cookie
Small text file of information created by a website other than the one you are currently visiting and are used to track your surfing habits and are considered an invasion of privacy
web cookie
Small text file of information created by websites you visit that your web browser stores on your hard disk:
Safety-shield employs computer experts who test the security measures of an organization's information systems to ensure they are protected against intrusions. These Safety-shield employees are called _____.
White-hat hackers
Internet Privacy
Who has access to data and information How data and information is used Techniques and technologies used to protect sensitive data and information
Ways to catch a computer virus
1.Opening suspicious or infected e-mail messages. 2.Visiting questionable websites.
To adjust cookies in Edge, where would you click first?
The 3-dot "Settings and more" icon
Rachel notices that her Facebook account displays advertisements based on her personal profile and browsing history. This type of online nuisance is called
adware
If you adjust your cookie settings in Chrome, your cookie settings in Firefox are automatically adjusted to match those of Chrome.
false
Adware often accompanies downloaded _____.
Programs
In the Settings area of Google Chrome, where would you click first to adjust cookie and site data permissions?
open an advance menu
To delete cookies in Safari, click ___.
Preferences
Phishing
Tricks users into revealing usernames and passwords by appearing legitimate.
A group of compromised computers controlled by a hacker is called a _____.
botnet
Illegitimate e-mail messages, sent to collect personal information, and that appear to be from an established organization such as a bank, or insurance company is called
phin
Malware that encrypts a computer's data, forcing the victim to purchase a decryption code, is called ___.
ransomware
Many cyber attacks are transmitted via email. Select 3 common forms of malware that are commonly sent by email.
ransomware phishing keystroke logging Trojan
A type of malware that is triggered each time you boot your computer is called a
rootkit or kit
Ted installs computer software designed to prevent spam messages from entering his e-mail inbox. This type of software is called a __ filter.
spam
Which of the following two statements best describe phishing?
1.Phishing scams use legitimate-looking e-mail messages to con a user into giving up private information. 2.Phishing is the illegitimate use of an e-mail message that appears to be from an established organization such as a bank.
a---hat hacker breaks into computer systems with the intent of causing damage or stealing data.
black
Most viruses are hidden as a link from a corrupted website, an attachment to downloaded software, or as an attachment to a(n) ___.
Receiving spam e-mails and bounced back e-mail is an indication of your digital device is being impacted by an--- nuisance.
online
Amateur computer hackers with little programming expertise who illegally gain access to computer systems using programs (scripts) that others have written are called ------ kiddies.
script
A destructive program that replicates itself throughout a single computer or across a network is called a __.
worm
Put the following steps of a virus infection in the correct order.
1. The virus arrives via e-mail attachment, file download, or by visiting an infected site 2. An action such as running or opening the file triggers the virus 3. The payload is activated and the virus starts its destructive actions.
If you believe you have fallen victim to a phishing scam you should:
1.contact the institution the message was allegedly sent from. 2.contact US-CERT.
A DDoS attack is when computers that have been infected by a virus act as "zombies" and work together to send out illegitimate messages creating huge volumes of network traffic. The acronym DDoS stands for ___.
Distributed Denial of Service
first-party cookie
Small text file of information created by a website you visit that keep track of your personal preferences and the current web browsing session
Persistent cookies store information about which two of the following?
1. password and username information 2. User preferences
Which three of the following may be indications that your system has been hacked?
1.Fake e-mails or social media messages in your account 2.Redirected Internet searches 3.Unwanted browser toolbars
Specialized hardware or software that capture packets transmitted over a network are called packet
Sniffer or Sniffers
A program that appears legitimate, but executes an unwanted activity when activated is called ----- a horse virus.
Trojan
You need to adjust cookie and data permission settings in Google Chrome. Put the following steps in the correct order for adjusting cookie and site data permission settings in Google Chrome.
1. click the chrome menu on the browser toolbar then select settings 2. click show advanced settings. in the "privacy' section, click the content settings button 3. in the "Cookies" section change the desired cookies setting
There are a variety of cookie settings that can be adjusted in Google Chrome including which 3 of the following?
1. making exceptions for cookies from specific websites or domains. 2.deleting cookies. 3.blocking/allowing cookies by default.
Which of the following are symptoms of an online nuisance attack?
1.Pop-up start appearing after you visit unfamiliar sites. 2.Receiving a lot of spam messages or bounced back e-mail messages. 3.Frequent pop-ups while searching the web or working in programs
Often a computer virus will arrive with a software download, as a link from a corrupted website, or as an attachment to a(n)
Which two of the following can help prevent a virus infection?
Adjust your web browser's security settings to allow browsing only on trusted sites. Never bypass your browser's built-in security features.
After you have clicked the Privacy tab in Safari, which of the following are ways to efficiently remove cookies and stored data?
Click Remove All Website Data, or click Details then select one or more websites, then click Remove.
Small text files created by websites you visit that your web browser stores on your hard disk are called _____.
Cookies
Harming or harassing via information technology and networks in a repeated and deliberate manner is called
Cyberbullying
According to US-CERT, if you receive a phishing message, which of the following methods should you use to report the issue?
1. Contact the via the phone number listed on the US-CERT site. 2.In Outlook, you can create a new message and drag and drop the phishing e-mail into the new message. Send it to [email protected].
Select all that apply What are the two common symptoms of a computer virus?
Programs launch on their own Documents will not save
Select three privacy risks associated with cookies.
1. Websites using cookies can collect your information and sell it to third parties. 2. Corporate and government entities can track your web behavior. 3.Websites can track your surfing behavior and create a profile.