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Privacy and Spyware
Privacy and Spyware
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What is the process of converting data into a code?
Compression
Encryption
Fragmentation
Decryption
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What is a common sign that a device may be infected with spyware?
Increased battery life
Frequent crashes or freezes
More available storage space
Slower performance and unexpected pop-ups
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What is Five Eyes?
A military organization for peacekeeping missions
A coalition for internet censorship
A group of countries that shares intelligence
An international cybersecurity company
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How can people protect their privacy online?
Using unique, strong passwords
Downloading files from sketchy sources
Installing spyware to their devices
Ignoring software updates
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What type of software is used to track user behavior without their knowledge?
Ransomware
Malware
Spyware
Adware
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What is the GDPR?
Generic Data Privacy Regulation
General Digital Protection Rulebook
General Data Protection Regulation
Generalized Data Protection Requirements
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How is spyware distributed?
In social media advertisements
Through official software updates
Via encrypted emails from trusted sources
Bundled with legitimate software downloads
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How does spyware negatively affect businesses?
It can increase website traffic
It can lead to the loss of confidential data and intellectual property
It can improve employee productivity
It can lower cybersecurity expenses
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What is the purpose of privacy policies on websites?
To make the site look more professional
To comply with legal requirements and regulations
To inform users how their data will be collected and used
To outline website security measures
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Which is NOT a reason why someone would want access to your data?
Profit
Research
Marketing
Verification
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Using a VPN gurantees complete anonymity online.
False
True
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Why do companies want to collect user data?
To improve services and products
To gain insights for future strategies
To personalize user experiences
To optimize website performance
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What happens when spyware is on someone's device?
They get more storage
They are protected from hackers
Their device works better
Their data is collected unauthorized
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What is the biggest risk of a lack of online privacy?
Slower internet speeds
Higher productivity
Reduced email spam
Increased risk of identify theft and fraud
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Privacy policies must legally disclose how companies use personal data.
True
False
