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CYBER SECURITY REVIEW
CYBER SECURITY REVIEW
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INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY
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Computers have improved our lives dramatically, but can also cause serious harm. True or False?
False.
True.
2
Pretending to be your friend online, or giving a false reason for needing the information is:
Dumpster diving.
Phishing.
Identity theft.
Social engineering.
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What is a hacker?
A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized data access
A person who uses technical knowledge to overcome a problem
All of the above
Someone who uses bugs to break into computer systems
4
A botnet is a collection of zombies.
False.
True.
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What is "spear-phishing"?
Refers to fraud attempts perpetrated by random attackers
Refers to attempts to gain information over the phone
Refers to an email seemingly from a coworker or acquaintance
Refers to phishing attempts sent by SMS (text messaging)
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Critical industrial systems are not important targets during a cyber war. True or False?
False.
True.
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What is "smishing"?
Refers to phishing attempts sent by SMS (text messaging)
Refers to fraud attempts perpetrated by random attackers
Refers to attempts to gain information over the phone
Refers to an email seemingly from a coworker or acquaintance
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We protect data and hardware from hacker activities to earthquakes. True or False?
True.
False.
9
What are some examples of personally identifiable information (PII)?
Password, favorite sport, favorite pet
Place of birth, blanket color, favorite video game
Address, birth date, phone number, school
Favorite color, shoe size, neighborhood
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Is Cyber security only about protecting computers?
Yes, protecting our identities is the only important thing.
Valued resources do not need cybersecurity.
No, it is about protecting things we use every day.
Things important to our livelihood are not cyber threats.
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USB drives inserted into computers allows attackers or users to spread malware. True or False?
True.
False.
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What is "phishing"?
Refers to fraud attempts perpetrated by random attackers
Refers to an email seemingly from a coworker or acquaintance
Refers to phishing attempts sent by SMS (text messaging)
Refers to attempts to gain information over the phone
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What are phishing scams?
Emails that represent organizations you do business with.
Emails that provide political information.
Emails that are informative.
Emails that trick recipients into responding immediately.
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Unlike viruses, worms can infect and spread without human assistance.
True.
False.
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What does "netiquette" mean?
Correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet.
Attractive quality that makes people seem appealing.
Customary or polite behavior in society or in a group.
Pleasant, agreeable or satisfactory behaviour.
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What is "vishing"?
Refers to phishing attempts sent by SMS (text messaging)
Refers to an email seemingly from a coworker or acquaintance
Refers to attempts to gain information over the phone
Refers to fraud attempts perpetrated by random attackers
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What are Critical Industrial Systems?
Food Production Facilities
All of the above
Water Plants & Nuclear Reactors
Power Grids & Critical Manufacturers
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What does Cyber defense / Cyber security mean?
All of the above.
Keeping computers, networks and information safe.
Keeping information unavailable to those who don't need it.
Keeping information available to those who need it.
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Are these the correct letters used to represent malware? (V,T,Z,K,B,L,S,R). True or false?
False.
True.
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You should report phishing attempts to the company that was impersonated. True or False?
True.
False.
21
Is social media safe?
No, anything I post can be copied and sent to someone else.
Yes, I limit my posts to only friends.
