Network Security Quiz

It is any software designed to damage or to disrupt a system.

• Malicious software (malware) 
• Adware
• Spyware
• Phishing 

Someone monitors the data travelling on a network and intercepts sensitive info. They use packet sniffing software to do this. Encryption can prevent this.

• PASSIVE
• ACTIVE
• INSIDER
• BRUTE FORCE

Scares the user into thinking they have lots of viruses. Provides a malicious link to ‘fix the problem’

• Scareware
• Ransomware
• Spyware
• Trojan

Encrypts all files on the device. The attacker demands large sums of money to decrypt the files.

• Scareware
• Ransomware
• Spyware
• Trojan

Secretly monitors users actions (e.g. buttons pressed) – info is sent on to a hacker.

• Scareware
• Ransomware
• Spyware
• Trojan

Attach themselves to certain files. Users spread these files by copying them and activate viruses by opening infected files 

• Virus
• Worm
• Trojan

Self replicate without any user help meaning they can spread very quickly. 

• Virus
• Worm
• Trojan

Disguised as legitimate software. Users install them without realising they have a hidden purpose.

• Virus
• Worm
• Trojan

“password” is a bad choice for a password.

• True

• False

Co-workers should share a single password to cut down on the chances of one being guessed.

• True

• False