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What is one way to protect yourself from cyberattacks through emails?
What is one way to protect yourself from cyberattacks through emails?
What characterizes strong passwords?
What characterizes strong passwords?
What is the purpose of anti-virus software?
What is the purpose of anti-virus software?
Why is online safety important?
Why is online safety important?
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What should you do to protect your devices and accounts?
What should you do to protect your devices and accounts?
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What is a potential risk of having multiple devices and accounts online?
What is a potential risk of having multiple devices and accounts online?
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Using easily guessable passwords is recommended to protect yourself against cyberattacks.
Using easily guessable passwords is recommended to protect yourself against cyberattacks.
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Opening email attachments from unknown senders is safe.
Opening email attachments from unknown senders is safe.
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It is not necessary to update your operating systems and software regularly.
It is not necessary to update your operating systems and software regularly.
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Anti-virus software can detect but not remove threats.
Anti-virus software can detect but not remove threats.
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Online safety is only important for certain age groups or life stages.
Online safety is only important for certain age groups or life stages.
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The more accounts and devices you have online, the greater the potential is for criminals to access your personal ______ and take advantage of you.
The more accounts and devices you have online, the greater the potential is for criminals to access your personal ______ and take advantage of you.
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Use ______ passwords: Ensure your passwords are not easily guessable.
Use ______ passwords: Ensure your passwords are not easily guessable.
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Do not open email attachments from unknown ______.
Do not open email attachments from unknown ______.
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What is the primary reason why having multiple devices and accounts online increases the risk of cyberattacks?
What is the primary reason why having multiple devices and accounts online increases the risk of cyberattacks?
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What is the key characteristic of a strong password that helps prevent cyberattacks?
What is the key characteristic of a strong password that helps prevent cyberattacks?
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What is the primary function of anti-virus software in protecting against cyberattacks?
What is the primary function of anti-virus software in protecting against cyberattacks?
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What is the importance of regularly updating operating systems and software in preventing cyberattacks?
What is the importance of regularly updating operating systems and software in preventing cyberattacks?
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Why is it essential to be cautious when receiving emails from unknown senders?
Why is it essential to be cautious when receiving emails from unknown senders?
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What is the underlying reason for the increasing potential of criminals to access personal information as the number of devices and accounts online grows?
What is the underlying reason for the increasing potential of criminals to access personal information as the number of devices and accounts online grows?
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Study Notes
Cyber Security
- Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks.
Cyber Threats
- Cyber threats are attacks mounted against digital devices through cyberspace.
- They can also refer to the probability of a specific type of attack occurring.
Categories of Cyber Threats
- Cybersecurity threats can be categorized into three broad categories of intent:
- Financial gain
- Disruption
- Espionage
Types of Cybersecurity Threats
- Phishing: an email-borne attack that involves tricking the recipient into disclosing confidential information or downloading malware.
- Spear Phishing: a more sophisticated form of phishing where the attacker learns about the victim and impersonates someone they know and trust.
- Ransomware: an attack that involves encrypting data on the target system and demanding a ransom in exchange for access to the data.
- Man in the Middle: an attack where an attacker establishes a position between the sender and recipient of electronic messages and intercepts them.
- Malware: a type of attack where malware executes unauthorized actions on the victim's system.
- Adware: a form of malware that serves targeted advertisements on a device.
- Spyware: malicious software designed to gather data about a user without their consent.
- Trojans: a type of malware that enters a target system looking like a standard piece of software, but then releases malicious code.
- Virus: a type of self-propagating malware that infects other programs or files.
- Worms: malware designed to propagate itself into other systems.
- Denial of Service attack: an attack where an attacker takes over many devices and uses them to invoke the functions of a target system, causing it to crash.
- Attacks on IoT Devices: IoT devices are vulnerable to multiple types of cyber threats, including hackers taking over the device to make it part of a DDoS attack and unauthorized access to data.
- Data Breaches: a theft of data by a malicious actor, often motivated by crime, embarrassment, or espionage.
Cyber Defence for Individuals
- Cyber safety tips:
- Do not open email attachments from unknown senders.
- Use strong passwords that are not easily guessable.
- Use anti-virus software to detect and remove threats.
- Always update operating systems and software.
Importance of Cyber Security
- Modern life is intertwined with the internet, and online safety is important to protect personal information from criminals.
Cyber Security
- Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks.
Cyber Threats
- Cyber threats are attacks mounted against digital devices through cyberspace.
- They can also refer to the probability of a specific type of attack occurring.
Categories of Cyber Threats
- Cybersecurity threats can be categorized into three broad categories of intent:
- Financial gain
- Disruption
- Espionage
Types of Cybersecurity Threats
- Phishing: an email-borne attack that involves tricking the recipient into disclosing confidential information or downloading malware.
- Spear Phishing: a more sophisticated form of phishing where the attacker learns about the victim and impersonates someone they know and trust.
- Ransomware: an attack that involves encrypting data on the target system and demanding a ransom in exchange for access to the data.
- Man in the Middle: an attack where an attacker establishes a position between the sender and recipient of electronic messages and intercepts them.
- Malware: a type of attack where malware executes unauthorized actions on the victim's system.
- Adware: a form of malware that serves targeted advertisements on a device.
- Spyware: malicious software designed to gather data about a user without their consent.
- Trojans: a type of malware that enters a target system looking like a standard piece of software, but then releases malicious code.
- Virus: a type of self-propagating malware that infects other programs or files.
- Worms: malware designed to propagate itself into other systems.
- Denial of Service attack: an attack where an attacker takes over many devices and uses them to invoke the functions of a target system, causing it to crash.
- Attacks on IoT Devices: IoT devices are vulnerable to multiple types of cyber threats, including hackers taking over the device to make it part of a DDoS attack and unauthorized access to data.
- Data Breaches: a theft of data by a malicious actor, often motivated by crime, embarrassment, or espionage.
Cyber Defence for Individuals
- Cyber safety tips:
- Do not open email attachments from unknown senders.
- Use strong passwords that are not easily guessable.
- Use anti-virus software to detect and remove threats.
- Always update operating systems and software.
Importance of Cyber Security
- Modern life is intertwined with the internet, and online safety is important to protect personal information from criminals.
Cyber Security
- Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks.
Cyber Threats
- Cyber threats are attacks mounted against digital devices through cyberspace.
- They can also refer to the probability of a specific type of attack occurring.
Categories of Cyber Threats
- Cybersecurity threats can be categorized into three broad categories of intent:
- Financial gain
- Disruption
- Espionage
Types of Cybersecurity Threats
- Phishing: an email-borne attack that involves tricking the recipient into disclosing confidential information or downloading malware.
- Spear Phishing: a more sophisticated form of phishing where the attacker learns about the victim and impersonates someone they know and trust.
- Ransomware: an attack that involves encrypting data on the target system and demanding a ransom in exchange for access to the data.
- Man in the Middle: an attack where an attacker establishes a position between the sender and recipient of electronic messages and intercepts them.
- Malware: a type of attack where malware executes unauthorized actions on the victim's system.
- Adware: a form of malware that serves targeted advertisements on a device.
- Spyware: malicious software designed to gather data about a user without their consent.
- Trojans: a type of malware that enters a target system looking like a standard piece of software, but then releases malicious code.
- Virus: a type of self-propagating malware that infects other programs or files.
- Worms: malware designed to propagate itself into other systems.
- Denial of Service attack: an attack where an attacker takes over many devices and uses them to invoke the functions of a target system, causing it to crash.
- Attacks on IoT Devices: IoT devices are vulnerable to multiple types of cyber threats, including hackers taking over the device to make it part of a DDoS attack and unauthorized access to data.
- Data Breaches: a theft of data by a malicious actor, often motivated by crime, embarrassment, or espionage.
Cyber Defence for Individuals
- Cyber safety tips:
- Do not open email attachments from unknown senders.
- Use strong passwords that are not easily guessable.
- Use anti-virus software to detect and remove threats.
- Always update operating systems and software.
Importance of Cyber Security
- Modern life is intertwined with the internet, and online safety is important to protect personal information from criminals.
Cyber Security
- Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks.
Cyber Threats
- Cyber threats are attacks mounted against digital devices through cyberspace.
- They can also refer to the probability of a specific type of attack occurring.
Categories of Cyber Threats
- Cybersecurity threats can be categorized into three broad categories of intent:
- Financial gain
- Disruption
- Espionage
Types of Cybersecurity Threats
- Phishing: an email-borne attack that involves tricking the recipient into disclosing confidential information or downloading malware.
- Spear Phishing: a more sophisticated form of phishing where the attacker learns about the victim and impersonates someone they know and trust.
- Ransomware: an attack that involves encrypting data on the target system and demanding a ransom in exchange for access to the data.
- Man in the Middle: an attack where an attacker establishes a position between the sender and recipient of electronic messages and intercepts them.
- Malware: a type of attack where malware executes unauthorized actions on the victim's system.
- Adware: a form of malware that serves targeted advertisements on a device.
- Spyware: malicious software designed to gather data about a user without their consent.
- Trojans: a type of malware that enters a target system looking like a standard piece of software, but then releases malicious code.
- Virus: a type of self-propagating malware that infects other programs or files.
- Worms: malware designed to propagate itself into other systems.
- Denial of Service attack: an attack where an attacker takes over many devices and uses them to invoke the functions of a target system, causing it to crash.
- Attacks on IoT Devices: IoT devices are vulnerable to multiple types of cyber threats, including hackers taking over the device to make it part of a DDoS attack and unauthorized access to data.
- Data Breaches: a theft of data by a malicious actor, often motivated by crime, embarrassment, or espionage.
Cyber Defence for Individuals
- Cyber safety tips:
- Do not open email attachments from unknown senders.
- Use strong passwords that are not easily guessable.
- Use anti-virus software to detect and remove threats.
- Always update operating systems and software.
Importance of Cyber Security
- Modern life is intertwined with the internet, and online safety is important to protect personal information from criminals.
Cyber Security
- Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks.
Cyber Threats
- Cyber threats are attacks mounted against digital devices through cyberspace.
- They can also refer to the probability of a specific type of attack occurring.
Categories of Cyber Threats
- Cybersecurity threats can be categorized into three broad categories of intent:
- Financial gain
- Disruption
- Espionage
Types of Cybersecurity Threats
- Phishing: an email-borne attack that involves tricking the recipient into disclosing confidential information or downloading malware.
- Spear Phishing: a more sophisticated form of phishing where the attacker learns about the victim and impersonates someone they know and trust.
- Ransomware: an attack that involves encrypting data on the target system and demanding a ransom in exchange for access to the data.
- Man in the Middle: an attack where an attacker establishes a position between the sender and recipient of electronic messages and intercepts them.
- Malware: a type of attack where malware executes unauthorized actions on the victim's system.
- Adware: a form of malware that serves targeted advertisements on a device.
- Spyware: malicious software designed to gather data about a user without their consent.
- Trojans: a type of malware that enters a target system looking like a standard piece of software, but then releases malicious code.
- Virus: a type of self-propagating malware that infects other programs or files.
- Worms: malware designed to propagate itself into other systems.
- Denial of Service attack: an attack where an attacker takes over many devices and uses them to invoke the functions of a target system, causing it to crash.
- Attacks on IoT Devices: IoT devices are vulnerable to multiple types of cyber threats, including hackers taking over the device to make it part of a DDoS attack and unauthorized access to data.
- Data Breaches: a theft of data by a malicious actor, often motivated by crime, embarrassment, or espionage.
Cyber Defence for Individuals
- Cyber safety tips:
- Do not open email attachments from unknown senders.
- Use strong passwords that are not easily guessable.
- Use anti-virus software to detect and remove threats.
- Always update operating systems and software.
Importance of Cyber Security
- Modern life is intertwined with the internet, and online safety is important to protect personal information from criminals.
Cyber Security
- Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks.
Cyber Threats
- Cyber threats are attacks mounted against digital devices through cyberspace.
- They can also refer to the probability of a specific type of attack occurring.
Categories of Cyber Threats
- Cybersecurity threats can be categorized into three broad categories of intent:
- Financial gain
- Disruption
- Espionage
Types of Cybersecurity Threats
- Phishing: an email-borne attack that involves tricking the recipient into disclosing confidential information or downloading malware.
- Spear Phishing: a more sophisticated form of phishing where the attacker learns about the victim and impersonates someone they know and trust.
- Ransomware: an attack that involves encrypting data on the target system and demanding a ransom in exchange for access to the data.
- Man in the Middle: an attack where an attacker establishes a position between the sender and recipient of electronic messages and intercepts them.
- Malware: a type of attack where malware executes unauthorized actions on the victim's system.
- Adware: a form of malware that serves targeted advertisements on a device.
- Spyware: malicious software designed to gather data about a user without their consent.
- Trojans: a type of malware that enters a target system looking like a standard piece of software, but then releases malicious code.
- Virus: a type of self-propagating malware that infects other programs or files.
- Worms: malware designed to propagate itself into other systems.
- Denial of Service attack: an attack where an attacker takes over many devices and uses them to invoke the functions of a target system, causing it to crash.
- Attacks on IoT Devices: IoT devices are vulnerable to multiple types of cyber threats, including hackers taking over the device to make it part of a DDoS attack and unauthorized access to data.
- Data Breaches: a theft of data by a malicious actor, often motivated by crime, embarrassment, or espionage.
Cyber Defence for Individuals
- Cyber safety tips:
- Do not open email attachments from unknown senders.
- Use strong passwords that are not easily guessable.
- Use anti-virus software to detect and remove threats.
- Always update operating systems and software.
Importance of Cyber Security
- Modern life is intertwined with the internet, and online safety is important to protect personal information from criminals.
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This quiz covers important terms in cyber security, types of cyber threats, and cyber defence for individuals.
