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What is the focus of computer security?
What is the focus of computer security?
- Ensuring the availability of Wi-Fi hotspots
- Limiting the damage from natural disasters
- Protecting individuals from phishing emails
- Preventing unauthorized use of information, hardware, and software (correct)
What is the term for any criminal offense related to a computer system?
What is the term for any criminal offense related to a computer system?
- Rogue activity
- Cyberbullying
- Cybercrime (correct)
- Internet scams
What is the term used for someone who creates and distributes malicious programs?
What is the term used for someone who creates and distributes malicious programs?
- Programmer
- Hacker
- Coder
- Cracker (correct)
What does computer security aim to protect individuals and organizations from?
What does computer security aim to protect individuals and organizations from?
What is the term for specifically designed programs to damage a computer system?
What is the term for specifically designed programs to damage a computer system?
What is the main focus of security in relation to cybercrime?
What is the main focus of security in relation to cybercrime?
What is the primary characteristic of a worm?
What is the primary characteristic of a worm?
Which of the following is an example of a computer crime?
Which of the following is an example of a computer crime?
What is the primary purpose of a denial of service (DoS) attack?
What is the primary purpose of a denial of service (DoS) attack?
Which measure aims to protect computer systems from unauthorized persons?
Which measure aims to protect computer systems from unauthorized persons?
What is the primary concern of physical security in the context of computer security?
What is the primary concern of physical security in the context of computer security?
Which program provides a collection of utility programs designed to protect privacy and security while on the web?
Which program provides a collection of utility programs designed to protect privacy and security while on the web?
What is the primary objective of phishing attacks?
What is the primary objective of phishing attacks?
Which type of program migrates through networks, attaches itself to programs and databases, and can be harmless or destructive?
Which type of program migrates through networks, attaches itself to programs and databases, and can be harmless or destructive?
What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan horse program?
What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan horse program?
Which action is essential to prevent data loss in the context of computer security?
Which action is essential to prevent data loss in the context of computer security?
