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Cyber Security G8 Part1
Cyber Security G8 Part1
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He has something to gain from the attack as stealing important information or money, demanding ransom.
The attacker or the hacker
Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity
Instant Messaging (IM)
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infects a network & replicates itself across computers on the network. It may infect a computer without any user action
The internet
Spyware
worm
virus
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To protect against malware
restart the infected device
Install antivirus software and make sure it is always up to date.
delete the infected file
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allows users to browse information on websites using web-browsing software such as Google Chrome or Internet Explorer
The World Wide Web (WWW)
malware
Cyberattacks
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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To protect against phishing
Be cautious if there is a sense of urgency in the e-mail
delete the infected file
restart the infected device
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To protect against malware
restart the infected device
delete the infected file
Never open an e-mail attachment or click on a link sent by a stranger.
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One of the main methods of a cyberattack is using
The World Wide Web (WWW)
malware
The internet
Cybersecurity
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To protect against malware
restart the infected device
Only download files from secure, trusted websites.
delete the infected file
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allows users to send (upload) and receive (download) large files and programs across a computer network.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Electronic mail (e-mail)
Cyberattacks
malware
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malware that locks users and companies out of their systems or networks unless a ransom is paid.
Spyware
Ransomware
worm
Trojan horse
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To protect against phishing
Check if the message has spelling mistakes or poor grammar
restart the infected device
delete the infected file
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It disguises itself as a useful software. Once installed, it allows hackers to infect or gain access to a computer
virus
Trojan horse
worm
Spyware
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a large network of many different computer networks that connect millions of computers all over the world.
The internet
Cyberattacks
malware
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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refers to the measures taken to protect data and computers from unauthorized access and attacks.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity
Instant Messaging (IM)
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allows users to send and receive messages that may contain text, files, images, or other attachments.
malware
Cyberattacks
Electronic mail (e-mail)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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To protect against malware
delete the infected file
Scan portable drives with antivirus software, before using them.
restart the infected device
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a program that attaches itself to a file, replicating itself and spreading from one computer to another
The internet
virus
Spyware
worm
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allows users to chat together in real time.
Cyberattacks
Instant Messaging (IM)
malware
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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To protect against phishing
delete the infected file
be cautious if an e-mail prompts you to send personal information.
restart the infected device
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To protect against phishing
delete the infected file
Check the address of the sender: if it is from a public e-mail account
restart the infected device
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the most common type of malware.
The internet
worm
virus
Spyware
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It is short for malicious software
Cybersecurity
The World Wide Web (WWW)
malware
The internet
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To spread, it requires human interaction such as running an infected file or clicking on a link.
Spyware
virus
The internet
worm
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a large network of many different computer networks that connect millions of computers all over the world.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
malware
The internet
Cyberattacks
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It sends emails to users pretending to be a legitimate person/organization to trick users into revealing valuable data.
Worm
Phishing
Virus
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illegal and punishable by law.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks
Instant Messaging (IM)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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stays hidden on a computer without the user noticing it, allowing it to collect valuable information such as passwords.
virus
Trojan horse
worm
Spyware
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a software programmed to gain unauthorized access to a system, steal information, or cause damage
malware
Cybersecurity
The internet
The World Wide Web (WWW)
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any unauthorized attempt to access, steal, or damage a computer system or its data.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks
Instant Messaging (IM)
