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Spam messages originated in the 1980s as advertising on bulletin board systems (BBS).
Spam messages originated in the 1980s as advertising on bulletin board systems (BBS).
True
The term "spam" comes from a Monty Python sketch.
The term "spam" comes from a Monty Python sketch.
True
Spamming only occurs on social media, messaging apps, and forums.
Spamming only occurs on social media, messaging apps, and forums.
False
Spam can have a financial impact on businesses.
Spam can have a financial impact on businesses.
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All spam emails are illegal under the CAN-SPAM Act. It depends on compliance with its requirements.
All spam emails are illegal under the CAN-SPAM Act. It depends on compliance with its requirements.
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Phishing emails are a type of spam.
Phishing emails are a type of spam.
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Spamming is often used for just marketing, not malicious purposes, including scams and phishing.
Spamming is often used for just marketing, not malicious purposes, including scams and phishing.
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Spam can lead to malware infections through malicious links.
Spam can lead to malware infections through malicious links.
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Social media platforms also experience spam-related activities.
Social media platforms also experience spam-related activities.
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Spam filters reduce the amount of spam in inboxes.
Spam filters reduce the amount of spam in inboxes.
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Badlock is a flaw that affected almost all versions of Windows.
Badlock is a flaw that affected almost all versions of Windows.
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The users of a vulnerable product may prefer that it be patched as quickly as possible.
The users of a vulnerable product may prefer that it be patched as quickly as possible.
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Many products today support the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), an approach used by the National Vulnerability Database (NVD).
Many products today support the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), an approach used by the National Vulnerability Database (NVD).
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The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) offers a way for people to report vulnerabilities in a company's products or services.
The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) offers a way for people to report vulnerabilities in a company's products or services.
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Full disclosures, a type of vulnerability where it is publicly released in its entirety, are often as soon as the details of the vulnerability are known.
Full disclosures, a type of vulnerability where it is publicly released in its entirety, are often as soon as the details of the vulnerability are known.
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Researchers, cybersecurity professionals, and enterprises whose sensitive data or systems may be at risk prefer not to announce publicly as soon as possible.
Researchers, cybersecurity professionals, and enterprises whose sensitive data or systems may be at risk prefer not to announce publicly as soon as possible.
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Technology ethics and culture do play a vital role in shaping how technology is developed.
Technology ethics and culture do play a vital role in shaping how technology is developed.
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Technology culture is the shared values, behaviors, and practices that guide how individuals and organizations interact with technology.
Technology culture is the shared values, behaviors, and practices that guide how individuals and organizations interact with technology.
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Shaping ethical policies is about cultural awareness practices that are not just moral imperatives but also strategic assets.
Shaping ethical policies is about cultural awareness practices that are not just moral imperatives but also strategic assets.
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Technology culture promotes work-life balance in tech-heavy roles to avoid burnout.
Technology culture promotes work-life balance in tech-heavy roles to avoid burnout.
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One of the examples of technology ethics and culture in action is discouraging harmful technology.
One of the examples of technology ethics and culture in action is discouraging harmful technology.
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Cybersecurity and responsibility are not about reducing the carbon footprint of technology.
Cybersecurity and responsibility are not about reducing the carbon footprint of technology.
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Innovation and creativity are not solely about fostering teamwork across diverse groups.
Innovation and creativity are not solely about fostering teamwork across diverse groups.
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Technology and culture can both evolve.
Technology and culture can both evolve.
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SpaceX's Starlink does demonstrate technical ethics and culture.
SpaceX's Starlink does demonstrate technical ethics and culture.
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Technology culture's key aspects help enhance better use of technology.
Technology culture's key aspects help enhance better use of technology.
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Study Notes
Group 3 Identification
- Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks involve sending large numbers of messages to overwhelm a target system.
- Phishing tricks users into providing sensitive information via deceptive communications.
- Email spam involves sending large volumes of unwanted emails.
- Social media spam occurs on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
- Spam filters are software designed to detect and block spam.
- Spoofing deceives users into believing a malicious email is legitimate.
- Clickbait and fake offers are common spam tactics.
- Search engine spam (SEO spam) manipulates search engine rankings.
- Botnets are a common method used by spammers.
- The CAN-SPAM Act is US legislation concerning unsolicited email.
True or False
- Spam messages originated in the 1980s as advertising on bulletin board systems (BBS).
- The term "spam" comes from a Monty Python sketch.
- Spamming occurs on multiple platforms including social media, messaging apps, and forums.
- Spam can have a financial impact on businesses.
- Not all spam emails are illegal under the CAN-SPAM Act, it depends on compliance.
- Phishing emails are a type of spam.
- Spamming is often used for malicious purposes, including scams and phishing, not just marketing.
- Spam can lead to malware infections through malicious links.
- Social media platforms also experience spam-related activities.
- Spam filters reduce the amount of spam in inboxes.
Group 4 Identification
- Badlock is a flaw affecting almost all versions of Windows.
- Communication mechanisms enable companies to process vulnerability reports.
- HTTPoxy is an application that uses a hypertext transfer protocol proxy.
- Krack is an attack on Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 authentication.
- Vulnerability disclosure policy provides guidelines for submitting security vulnerabilities.
- Self-disclosure occurs when manufacturers discover and publicly disclose flaws alongside patches.
- ImageMagick is an open-source library for image processing.
- Responsible disclosure follows a protocol for reporting vulnerabilities.
- Full disclosure involves publicly releasing a vulnerability.
- Vendor disclosure occurs when researchers report vulnerabilities to vendors for patching.
Group 5 Identification
- Adaptability to change builds resilience in face of technological advancements.
- Workplace ethics and well-being encourages ethical leadership and decision-making.
- Transparency and accountability creates an open environment.
- Collaboration and inclusion fosters teamwork across diverse groups.
- Innovation and creativity supports a culture of continuous learning.
- Ethical boundaries encourage experimentation and maintain ethical considerations.
- Collaboration and inclusion emphasizes equity and representation.
- Transparency and accountability holds organizations accountable for unethical actions.
- Workplace ethics and well-being promotes work-life balance.
- Adaptability to change prepares employees for shifts like automation.
Additional Identifications (Page 3)
- Technology ethics and culture shape how technology is developed.
- Technology culture defines shared values, behaviors, and practices concerning technology.
- Shaping ethical policies involves cultural awareness practices.
- Technology culture promotes work-life balance to avoid burnout.
- Discouraging harmful technology is an example of technology ethics.
- Cybersecurity and responsibility are not about reducing the technology's carbon footprint.
- Innovation and creativity aren't solely about teamwork.
- Technology and culture can both evolve.
- SpaceX's Starlink demonstrates technical ethics and culture.
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This quiz explores the various types of spam, including denial-of-service attacks, phishing, and email spam. You'll learn about spam tactics, legislation like the CAN-SPAM Act, and how spam filters work. Test your knowledge on spam and its impact on digital communication.
