Security Threats

An email from your bank, tells you to verify you account to click a link. What is this?

Which of the following is a safety feature of cloud based backup?

When trying to activate the OS, it says the software is not genuine. Which security threat?

Which of the following are considered physical security risks? (Choose two.)

Which of the following would best be described as password best practices? (Choose 3)

After installing a tool bar, Rose gets several pop-up windows on the web. What does Rose have?

Which of the following is an example of ransomware?

Sophia wants to protect herself if her laptop were stolen. Which precautions could she take?

What is the security threat called when someone digs through trash for private info?

What is the application that appears helpful but instead does harm to your computer?

What malware has an embedded keylogger to capture keystrokes and steal login information?

Severus forgot his laptop at the airport. Which BEST protects against data theft?

A program that tracks all of the words typed into the computer. What is this?

A message appears on Margot’s screen demanding a payment. Which malware infection is this?

Ann experiences slow browsing on a website that displays constant pop up adds.What's the cause?

Which security threat occurs when a user gets an email from an unknown source asking for info?

Which of the following are activities that a hacker might attempt?

A jump drive has been infected that was used in a public kiosk. What could have happened?

Which of the following operating systems are susceptible to viruses?

What is the primary difference between a computer virus and a worm?

The person who knows all the server passwords quits. What should you do to get the passwords?

Which of the following are considered physical security risks? (Choose two.)

Chauncy receives a call for a password to fix a problem. Which describes this security threat?

What type of malware is best known for carrying other malware as a payload?

A coworker always seems to look your way when you enter your user ID and password.What is this?