Module 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.

_____ 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.

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

Because these networks are rarely protected

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.

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 prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge protector.

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!

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

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.

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.

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.

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

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

data backup

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

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 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