Cybercrime Lecture 2: The Growth of Cybercrime

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What is the main purpose of adware?

To generate online advertisements for revenue (correct)

To steal sensitive information

To replicate itself on other computers

To block access to the user's data

How are ransomware ransoms often paid?

Bitcoin (correct)

Cash

Credit card

PayPal

What is a key characteristic of computer worms?

They replicate themselves by modifying other computer programs

They rely on security failures to spread (correct)

They generate online advertisements

They threaten to publish victim's data

Which type of malware records the keys struck on a keyboard?

Keystroke Logging (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a trojan horse do?

Misleads users of its true intent (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer virus?

Replicate itself by modifying other computer programs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Can malware harm computer hardware?

Yes, it can permanently damage hardware components (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of money is Bitcoin?

Virtual currency (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cybercriminals are highly technically skilled and use advanced techniques?

Organized cybercriminals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the growing vulnerability of businesses to cyber thieves?

Increased reliance on networks and internet connectivity (B) Signup and view all the answers

In 2019, how much did companies lose to cybercrime?

$1.8 billion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term for malicious software, including viruses that may be installed or executed without your knowledge?

Malware (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does spyware aim to do?

Gather information without the user's knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cybercrime involves gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge?

Spyware (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of social engineering in the context of cybercrime?

Manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with prohibited/illegal content in the context of cybercrime?

Legal implications and consequences (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for leaving a USB containing spyware on someone's desk?

Baiting (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of social engineering attack involves the use of shortened or misleading links to redirect users to suspicious websites?

Phishing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for urgent voice mails used to convince victims to act quickly or ask for help?

Vishing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which social engineering technique involves creating a fabricated scenario to steal victims' personal information?

Pretexting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the forging of someone's identity for the purpose of fraud?

Identity Theft (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which social engineering technique involves offering something enticing in exchange for login information or private data?

Baiting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for voice phishing?

Vishing (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of social engineering attack focuses on creating a good pretext or a fabricated scenario?

Pretexting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for misleading users with suspicious websites hosting phishing landing pages?

Phishing (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which social engineering technique involves urgently convincing victims to act quickly or ask for help?

Vishing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of pretexting in social engineering?

Fabricating scenarios to steal victims' personal information (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which social engineering technique typically uses urgent voice mails to convince victims to act quickly or ask for help?

Vishing (voice phishing) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of baiting in the context of social engineering?

To offer something enticing in exchange for private data (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of malware is likely to be installed on a computer through leaving a USB containing spyware on someone's desk?

Spyware (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intention behind using shortened or misleading links in phishing attacks?

Redirecting users to suspicious websites hosting phishing landing pages (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of vishing as a social engineering technique?

To urgently convince victims to act quickly or ask for help (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does phishing primarily aim to achieve?

Redirecting users to suspicious websites hosting phishing landing pages (D) Signup and view all the answers

In social engineering, what is the key purpose of using spyware?

Gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to verify the sender of an email?

Check the 'From' field for any signs of tampering (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software detects and removes or quarantines computer viruses?

Anti-virus software (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a strong password?

Containing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a firewall in computer and network safety?

Monitoring outgoing and incoming traffic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which measure should be taken to ensure email safety?

Having backups for important emails (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for verifying credentials, such as in bank applications?

Two-factor authentication (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important practice to follow regarding safe browsing?

Using only trusted open-source applications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for regularly updating the operating system and software?

To address security vulnerabilities and enhance protection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided while handling unknown email attachments?

Opening unknown attachments (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can one prevent unauthorized access to important emails?

Always logging out after accessing emails (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a computer worm?

It replicates itself in order to spread to other computers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of malicious software threatens to publish the victim's data or block access to it unless a ransom is paid?

Ransomware (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the action of recording the keys struck on a keyboard, without the person using the keyboard being aware?

Keystroke logging (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method through which ransomware ransoms are often paid?

Bitcoin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of adware?

Generating revenue for its developer by automatically generating online advertisements (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of malicious computer program misleads users of its true intent?

Trojan horse (D) Signup and view all the answers

Can malware harm computer hardware?

Yes, malware can physically damage computer hardware (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Bitcoin primarily used for in the context of cybercrime?

Receiving ransom payments with a high degree of anonymity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of CovidLock malware?

To encrypt data from Android devices and demand a ransom (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which social engineering technique involves urgently convincing victims to act quickly or ask for help?

Vishing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intention of using ILOVEYOU virus?

To send a bogus 'love letter' and steal passwords (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does social engineering primarily manipulate the user to provide confidential data?

By tricking the user into urgent actions or seeking help (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of CovidLock malware?

To encrypt data from Android devices and deny access (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of CovidLock malware?

To encrypt data from Android devices and demand a ransom (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of virus threatens to publish the victim's data or block access to it unless a ransom is paid?

WannaCry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ILOVEYOU virus?

To send a bogus 'love letter' and steal passwords (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of cyber stalking?

Using the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass individuals or organizations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pharming in cybercrime?

Creating a fake website and then redirecting users to it (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of prohibited/illegal content in the context of cybercrime?

Including materials which encourage violence, criminal behavior, or fraudulent acts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of baiting in the context of social engineering?

Leaving a USB with an interesting label on a desk (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of spamming in the context of cybercrime?

Sending unsolicited and unwanted junk email in bulk (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of cyber criminals engaging in baiting as a social engineering technique?

To entice individuals into picking up physical items like USB drives with interesting labels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intention behind prohibited/illegal content in the context of cybercrime?

Encouraging violence, criminal behavior, or dangerous behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action best describes pharming in the context of cybercrime?

Producing a fake website and then redirecting users to it (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using two-factor authentication?

To provide multiple layers of security by requiring two different methods to verify the user's identity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What measure should be taken to ensure email safety according to the text?

Use strong passwords and change them periodically. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a firewall in computer and network safety?

To protect a computer or network by monitoring all outgoing and incoming traffic. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a computer worm according to the text?

It can replicate itself and spread to other computers without any human intervention. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a strong password based on the text?

Containing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with prohibited/illegal content in the context of cybercrime?

It can be used to deceive and defraud individuals or organizations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does spyware primarily aim to do according to the text?

To gather information about a person or organization without their knowledge. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Bitcoin primarily used for in the context of cybercrime based on the text?

Ransom payments for cyberattacks such as ransomware. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended practice regarding safe browsing according to the text?

Avoid visiting untrusted or suspicious websites. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software detects and removes or quarantines computer viruses?

Anti-virus Software (B) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of adware?

How are ransomware ransoms often paid?

What is a key characteristic of computer worms?

Which type of malware records the keys struck on a keyboard?

What does a trojan horse do?

What is the primary function of a computer virus?

Can malware harm computer hardware?

What type of money is Bitcoin?

Which type of cybercriminals are highly technically skilled and use advanced techniques?

What is the primary reason for the growing vulnerability of businesses to cyber thieves?

In 2019, how much did companies lose to cybercrime?

What is the general term for malicious software, including viruses that may be installed or executed without your knowledge?

What does spyware aim to do?

Which type of cybercrime involves gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge?

What is the primary purpose of social engineering in the context of cybercrime?

What is the main risk associated with prohibited/illegal content in the context of cybercrime?

What is the term for leaving a USB containing spyware on someone's desk?

Which type of social engineering attack involves the use of shortened or misleading links to redirect users to suspicious websites?

What is the term for urgent voice mails used to convince victims to act quickly or ask for help?

Which social engineering technique involves creating a fabricated scenario to steal victims' personal information?

What is the term for the forging of someone's identity for the purpose of fraud?

Which social engineering technique involves offering something enticing in exchange for login information or private data?

What is the term for voice phishing?

Which type of social engineering attack focuses on creating a good pretext or a fabricated scenario?

What is the term used for misleading users with suspicious websites hosting phishing landing pages?

Which social engineering technique involves urgently convincing victims to act quickly or ask for help?

What is the primary focus of pretexting in social engineering?

Which social engineering technique typically uses urgent voice mails to convince victims to act quickly or ask for help?

What is the main aim of baiting in the context of social engineering?

Which type of malware is likely to be installed on a computer through leaving a USB containing spyware on someone's desk?

What is the primary intention behind using shortened or misleading links in phishing attacks?

What is the main goal of vishing as a social engineering technique?

What does phishing primarily aim to achieve?

In social engineering, what is the key purpose of using spyware?

What is the recommended way to verify the sender of an email?

Which type of software detects and removes or quarantines computer viruses?

What is a characteristic of a strong password?

What is the main function of a firewall in computer and network safety?

Which measure should be taken to ensure email safety?

What is the recommended method for verifying credentials, such as in bank applications?

What is an important practice to follow regarding safe browsing?

What is the primary reason for regularly updating the operating system and software?

What should be avoided while handling unknown email attachments?

How can one prevent unauthorized access to important emails?

What is the primary characteristic of a computer worm?

Which type of malicious software threatens to publish the victim's data or block access to it unless a ransom is paid?

What is the term for the action of recording the keys struck on a keyboard, without the person using the keyboard being aware?

What is the primary method through which ransomware ransoms are often paid?

What is the primary function of adware?

Which type of malicious computer program misleads users of its true intent?

Can malware harm computer hardware?

What is Bitcoin primarily used for in the context of cybercrime?

What is the primary purpose of CovidLock malware?

Which social engineering technique involves urgently convincing victims to act quickly or ask for help?

What is the primary intention of using ILOVEYOU virus?

How does social engineering primarily manipulate the user to provide confidential data?

What is the main function of CovidLock malware?

What is the main aim of CovidLock malware?

Which type of virus threatens to publish the victim's data or block access to it unless a ransom is paid?

What is the primary function of ILOVEYOU virus?

What is the primary characteristic of cyber stalking?

What is the primary purpose of pharming in cybercrime?

What is the main focus of prohibited/illegal content in the context of cybercrime?

What is the primary function of baiting in the context of social engineering?

What is the primary characteristic of spamming in the context of cybercrime?

What is the main goal of cyber criminals engaging in baiting as a social engineering technique?

What is the primary intention behind prohibited/illegal content in the context of cybercrime?

Which action best describes pharming in the context of cybercrime?

What is the primary purpose of using two-factor authentication?

What measure should be taken to ensure email safety according to the text?

What is the main function of a firewall in computer and network safety?

What is the primary characteristic of a computer worm according to the text?

What is a characteristic of a strong password based on the text?

What is the primary risk associated with prohibited/illegal content in the context of cybercrime?

What does spyware primarily aim to do according to the text?

What is Bitcoin primarily used for in the context of cybercrime based on the text?