Cybersecurity Flashcards

1

Which is a characteristic of ransomware?

Increases performance
Improves security
Encrypts files
Removes malware

2

Why is risk assessment important?

To increase risks
To prioritize threats
To confuse users
To ignore threats

3

How does anti-malware software work?

Increases internet speed
Detects malicious code
Removes all files
Scans for updates

4

True or false: User permissions limit access.

False
True

5

What is malware?

Game application
Helpful software
System optimizer
Malicious software

6

What can auto-updates do?

Patch security flaws
Slow down systems
Increase vulnerabilities
Delete important files

7

Why plot threats on a graph?

To confuse users
To ignore risks
To increase risks
To visualize threats

8

What is a DDoS attack?

Data encryption
Traffic flood attack
Phishing attempt
Malware infection

9

True or false: Social engineering is always obvious.

True
False

10

How does a firewall function?

Increases internet speed
Controls network traffic
Removes malware
Blocks all traffic

11

How can phishing be avoided?

Trust all emails
Ignore suspicious links
Verify sender identity
Share passwords freely

12

What is the role of two-factor authentication?

User permission control
Single password access
Double verification
Malware detection

13

True or false: Cybersecurity is always 100% effective.

True
False

14

Which malware type spreads without help?

Worm
Ransomware
Virus
Trojan

15

True or false: Cyber threats are static.

False
True

16

True or false: A botnet is harmless.

True
False

17

Which is an example of social engineering?

Shoulder surfing
Data encryption
Malware attack
Firewall breach

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