ITE115 - Security and Safety

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.

_____ 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.

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

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

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

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 block?

I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.

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.

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

Storing financial information in an unsent email message.

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.

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

You are signing a rental lease.

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

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

pretexting

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

repetitive strain injury

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 ?

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

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.

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.

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

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

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