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What is the main purpose of computer security measures?
What is the main purpose of computer security measures?
- To ensure computers operate at maximum speed
- To facilitate easy sharing of information
- To enhance the visual appeal of computer interfaces
- To prevent unauthorized access to computers and networks (correct)
What does cybercrime entail?
What does cybercrime entail?
- Only physical theft or damage
- Any illicit action via the internet (correct)
- Only activities related to corporate espionage
- Any legal act involving technology
What is a computer security risk?
What is a computer security risk?
- Only physical damage to computer hardware
- Any threat, action, or event that negatively impacts assets through exploiting a vulnerability (correct)
- A legal action that benefits an organization or individual
- A positive impact on computer processing capabilities
What is a hacker's primary intention?
What is a hacker's primary intention?
How are cyber criminals categorized?
How are cyber criminals categorized?
Why is it crucial to protect computers and their information?
Why is it crucial to protect computers and their information?
Which type of cybercriminal is defined as an unskilled user who relies on premade scripts or programs to gain illegal access without understanding the process?
Which type of cybercriminal is defined as an unskilled user who relies on premade scripts or programs to gain illegal access without understanding the process?
What method uses words from a file to speed up guessing a password during an attack?
What method uses words from a file to speed up guessing a password during an attack?
What do cyber extortionists threaten to do if not paid a certain amount of money?
What do cyber extortionists threaten to do if not paid a certain amount of money?
Which type of cybercriminal targets the infrastructure electronically to hinder or completely stop computers at ministries, governmental organizations, air traffic control system, etc.?
Which type of cybercriminal targets the infrastructure electronically to hinder or completely stop computers at ministries, governmental organizations, air traffic control system, etc.?
What do unethical employees do with the confidential information they exploit from a company's computer system?
What do unethical employees do with the confidential information they exploit from a company's computer system?
Which type of malicious program infects the boot sector on hard disks and prevents normal operation?
Which type of malicious program infects the boot sector on hard disks and prevents normal operation?
What kind of team does corporate espionage specialists possess, specializing in computers and communications?
What kind of team does corporate espionage specialists possess, specializing in computers and communications?
"Corporate espionage" involves the unethical act of spying on and stealing ideas from:
"Corporate espionage" involves the unethical act of spying on and stealing ideas from:
What is the term used for those who exploit vulnerabilities in a company's computer system for financial gains or revenge?
What is the term used for those who exploit vulnerabilities in a company's computer system for financial gains or revenge?
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