Cyber Security

Question 1

Cyber Security Threats

Answer 1

• Brute Force Attacks
• Data Interception
• DDoS Attacks
• Hacking
• Malware
• Phishing
• Pharming
• Social Engineering

Question 2

Brute Force Attack

Answer 2

Using Common passwords

Question 3

Data Interception

Answer 3

• Stealing information by tapping into wired or wirless communication
• Packet sniffers examins data packets sent over a wired network

Question 4

DDoS

Answer 4

• Distributed Denial of Service
• Prevents users from accessing: Network, Internet Server, Email, Websites, Online services like banking)
• Denial of Service is when a Website is overun by Requests

Question 5

Hacking

Answer 5

• Gaining illegal access to a computer system without users permission
• Prevented with Firewalls, User Names, Anti-Hacking Software and frequently changed strong passwords.

Question 6

Virus

Malware

Answer 6

• Programs which replicates with intention of Deleting or Corrupting Files
• Needs to be opened

Question 7

Ransomware

Malware

Answer 7

Holds data hostage for ransom using decryption key

Question 8

Adware

Malware

Answer 8

• Floods browerser with unwanted advertising
• Can Redirect

Question 9

Spyware

Malware

Question 10

Trojan Horse

Malware

Answer 10

Malicious software disguised as legitimate software

Question 11

Worms

Malware

Answer 11

• Self Replicate
• Don’t need to be opened
• Spread to other Computers

Question 12

Phishing/Scam

Malware

Answer 12

Sends out Illlegitimate Emails

Question 13

Pharming

Malware

Answer 13

• Redirects to fake webite without users knowledge
• Does not require initiation

Question 14

Social Engineering

Malware

Answer 14

• Manipulates a social situation for personal benefit
• Instant Messaing, Scareware, Phishing, Baiting, Phone Calls

Question 15

War driving

Answer 15

• Act of locating and using wireless connections illegally
• Possible to steal internet time
• hack into wireless networks to steal passwords
• can be stopped using complex passwords and firewalls