Cyber Literacy Chapters 4 & 5

Which of the following is false with regard to viruses?

Transfer data from one computer system to another, typically over the internet

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Pop-Ups?

A worm is a type of computer virus that uses computer networks to spread.

This type of hacker may violate laws or ethical standards, but does not have the malicious intent like a black hat.

Searches for and removes malware from your computer

A network through which unsuspecting computer users are unknowingly helping criminals spread malware and sending spam

Which of the following is NOT a common problem of a computer infected by malware?

Spyware allows hackers to view and track user actions on a computer

The benefit of Antivirus software is:

Using a combination of methods to safeguard your computers information

Protective device between your computer's network and the Internet

Which of the following is NOT a safe method for keeping your computer secure?

A malicious program that replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs

Advertising software intended to make money for the creator of the advertisement

Computer crashes, corrupted files, and identity theft are all caused by computer threats.

Hackers who are the protesters of the internet, they break into systems to ask for attention towards social causes.

Malicious Software that collects information without the knowledge of the computer user

If a pop-up asks you to click on a link, you should click on it

A tactic where a user is secretly redirected to a different website from the one they think they are visiting

What is phishing?

Making copies of the data that is on your computer

Which is NOT considered private information?

When is it ok to share private information, so as a social security number?

What you should do first if you think your identity has been compromised?

Hackers only use emails to gain access to unauthorized computers

An ethical computer hacker or security expert specializes in testing the security of an organizations information system

Which of the following is NOT one of the four P's that represent a strong shield of protection?

The most common malware attacks involve which of the following:

A prevention method that keeps all software and operating systems current

You opened up an email that after reviewing, appears to be malicious or questionable, you should:

A computer connected to the Internet that has been compromised by a hacker to perform malicious attacks