Risks to Data and Personal Information

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What is unauthorised access?

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Access to networks by users who are not permitted to access them.

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What is malware?

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Malicious software created with the intention to do harm.

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What are some risks to data and information?

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Unauthorised access, deliberate damage by malware, accidental deletion, theft of personal data (phishing, pharming).

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What is phishing?

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A technique used by criminals to get personal information and payment details by sending fake messages.

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What is pharming?

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A technique where criminals create fake versions of trusted websites to trick users into entering their login details.

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What is a firewall?

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A system that controls the data traveling into and out of a network to prevent unauthorised access.

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What is encryption?

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A method that uses a key to scramble data into an unreadable form to protect it from interception.

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What are some methods to secure data online?

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Firewalls, encryption, passwords, PINs, biometrics, CAPTCHA tests, anti-malware, and backup procedures.

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What is ransomware?

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A type of malware that threatens to delete a user's files until a ransom is paid.

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What is the purpose of CAPTCHA tests?

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To ensure that data is entered by a human and not by an automatic software program.