What is industrial espionage?

Stealing data for business advantage

How does ransomware work?

Encrypts files & demands payment

What does encryption do?

Secures data by converting it into code

What is shoulder surfing?

Looking at sensitive info over someone’s shoulder

What does the principle of least privilege do?

Limits user access to necessary data

What is phishing in cybersecurity?

Tricking people into revealing info

What is two-factor authentication?

Requiring a second verification step

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What is industrial espionage?
Hacking for fun
Stealing data for business advantage
Protecting personal identity
Exposing security vulnerabilities
2
How does ransomware work?
Encrypts files & demands payment
Prevents phishing attacks
Protects files from viruses
Speeds up computer performance
3
What does encryption do?
Deletes unnecessary files
Stores passwords in plain text
Secures data by converting it into code
Speeds up network connections
4
What is ethical hacking?
Selling stolen data
Testing security legally
Using phishing emails
Spreading ransomware
5
How do antivirus programs protect a system?
Encrypt emails
Increase system speed
Detect and remove malware
Block pop-up ads
6
What is shoulder surfing?
Looking at sensitive info over someone’s shoulder
Using strong passwords
Blocking cyber threats
Surfing the internet for hacking tutorials
7
What is one motivation for cyber-attacks?
Fun or challenge
Improve system efficiency
To promote cybersecurity
Increase internet speed
8
What does the principle of least privilege do?
Limits user access to necessary data
Grants admin access to all users
Encourages password sharing
Removes password requirements
9
What is a botnet?
An online password manager
A secure data backup method
Network of infected computers
A government cybersecurity program
10
What is phishing in cybersecurity?
Sending spam emails
Encrypting sensitive data
Creating fake social media profiles
Tricking people into revealing info
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What is the main function of a firewall?
Reducing data consumption
Blocking unauthorized access
Making websites load faster
Improving gaming performance
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What is two-factor authentication?
Requiring a second verification step
Encrypting personal data
Changing your password twice a year
Using two passwords instead of one

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