File Sharing Safety

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What is the purpose of understanding file sharing?

  • To recognize file sharing risks
  • To share files with others
  • To improve file sharing safety (correct)
  • To avoid file sharing altogether

What is one of the risks associated with file sharing?

  • Loss of internet connection
  • Improved file organization
  • Increased file storage capacity
  • Unauthorized access to files (correct)

Why is it important to recognize file sharing risks?

  • To increase file sharing efficiency
  • To share files with others
  • To avoid file sharing altogether
  • To protect sensitive information (correct)

Which type of malicious code can be installed or bundled into files through file sharing?

<p>Malware (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are malware infections more common when it comes to file sharing?

<p>Peer-to-peer networks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best defense against file sharing security risks?

<p>Use only trusted file sharing platforms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of understanding file sharing security risks?

<p>To prevent unauthorized access (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the potential attack vectors created by the pervasiveness of file sharing?

<p>Identity theft (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Purpose of understanding file sharing?

To increase the safety of sharing files and reduce potential threats.

Risk of file sharing?

The possibility of files being accessed by individuals who do not have permission.

Importance of recognizing file sharing risks?

To safeguard confidential or private data from potential breaches or leaks.

Malware via file sharing?

Harmful software that can be integrated into shared files without the user's knowledge.

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Common locations for malware infections?

Situations related to file sharing, especially peer-to-peer networks.

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Best defense against file sharing security risks?

Limiting file sharing activities to well-known and reputable platforms.

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Main purpose of understanding file sharing security risks?

To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive or private information.

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Potential attack vector created by pervasiveness of file sharing?

The theft of personal information to impersonate someone else.

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