Unit 1 Flashcard CS1A

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Why is cybersecurity needed in today's world?

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It helps prevent cybercriminals from committing crimes.

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In what way does cybersecurity protect individuals and organizations from cyberattacks?

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by providing administrative rights to authorized users

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Which of the following is a cybercrime?
commenting on posts you receive through social media,
stealing personal or financial information,
not installing antivirus software

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stealing personal or financial information

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Imagine you receive a message on your phone. The sender claims to be your bank and asks you to open a suspicious link to reactivate your suspended account. Which type of cybercrime does this describe? Options: phishing, vishing, smishing

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smishing

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Which type of malware is used by cybercriminals to demand money? Options: adware, trojan, ransomware

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ransomware

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How can cryptography help maintain security?

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Only the sender and intended recipient of a message can view its contents.

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On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about the upcoming quiz?

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1 = Not confident at all, 3 = About average, 5 = I am ready to ace this quiz.