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Stealing someones password from them off of notes or their computer
Malware
Powershell
Social Engineering
Physical Theft
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Why is having security on your computer so important?
To keep computer safe.
To prevent viruses.
To get into the network.
To help software run better.
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In computer world, Trojan refer to?
Spyware
Worm
Virus
Malware
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A Trojan horse
Is a virus from Trojan, Italy
Is an anti-virus software to protect computers
Disguises itself as something helpful
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which of these is social engineering
alphanumeric
piggybacking
malware
worm
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Great news! Your computer is now clear of Ransomware and you're ready to start working again. What will you do first?
Nothing, it's been dealt with.
Reinstall the USB stick, as you still don't know who it belongs to.
Continue working as normal
Backup the data as soon as you can.
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A software attack where the attacker creates a backdoor to gain access to a computer.
Sidedoor Attack
Backdoor Attack
Sliding Door Attack
Frontdoor Attack
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A hacker locks out users and encrypts their personal computer files and data, What is this practice called?
Brute-force
DoSattack
Browserhijacker
Ransomware
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Which is
not
a deliberate security threat?
Losing a memory stick
A hacker sabotaging files
Spyware
damaging data from a virus
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Malware on a customer’s computer. According to the CompTIA malware removal best practices, what should you do next?
Quarantine computer in lab
Update the antivirus software and run a full system scan.
Enable System Restore and create a restore point.
Educate the user about how to avoid malware in the future
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Which is a cyber security incident?
Regulation of investigatory powers
Espionage
Scammers
Escalation of privileges
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Which of the following are threats to cyber security?
Social engineering
All of the above
DDoS attacks
Botnet attacks
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The first computer worm in history is...
1998
1988
1908
1978
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What is a Trojan?
The wooden horse that infiltrated through Trojan.
Software that pretends to be something else.
A faulty Shetland Pony.
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What is offense for cyber security?
offense security protects your online data and emails etc.
offense security protects your bank account and online services.
offense security protects not only your computer system but your network.
offense security protects your social networking.
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Failure to comply with government regulations or laws for cyber security can lead to:
Loss of confidence in the organization.
All of the above.
Criminal prosecution.
Civil liability.
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Physical security is NOT related to information security.
True
False
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What is Digital Security?
An impostor on the 9 elements list
The ability to learn how to hack others
A secret Cult (▀̿Ĺ̯▀̿ ̿)
The ability to protect your device against malware
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What is social engineering?
making social infomation
pretending to be their friend
gathering information under an false identity
reverse social engineering
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What are the most common type of a social engineering attack?
Phishing
Pretexting
Baiting
Watering hole
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Network security cant be secured
False
True
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A threat that floods your email with junk mails is
Spyware
Shockwaves
Spicegirls
Spam
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Firewalls are able to detect intrusions on a computer?
False
True
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What could using a BIOS password help protect your computer from?
Blocks unwanted people from gaining access to the BIOS
Just some random password that blocks hackers if password is incorrect
Spreads virus through your OS
Secure your computer from hackers
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Which of the following security threats can be updated remotely from a command center?
Virus
Worm
Zombie
Spam
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What is the mastermind of all computer threats
All Hat Hackers
Trojan Horse
Scare-ware
Malware
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a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on pre security
search engine
Netiquette
virus
Firewall
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Using communication to convince someone to compromise their security
Powershell
Phishing
Malware
Social Engineering
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Which of these is a physical threat to your computer?
Hacking
Virus
Phishing
Theft
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Data security is
Not protecting information from hackers or being leaked.
Keeping hackers and others informed of contingency plans.
Keeping information protected from managers and co-workers.
Keeping information protected from hackers or being leaked.
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0. Why is network security needed?
Protection against malware
Data corruption
Better bitrate
It's not
32
Computer Viruses can replicate and spread by itself
False
True
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What is Social Engineering?
Practice of tricking people into giving private info
Infestation that disguises itself as a useful program
Send email with intent to get user to reveal personal info
Malicious software that loads itself before OS completes
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Allows for controlled updates, reduced user interaction, and increased security of the OS:
Upgrading on a periodic basis
Frequent patching
Automatic updates
Patching scheduled daily
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What does cybersecurity
not
protect in regards to computer systems?
Availability
Integrity
Data
Connectivity
