Cyber Data Intrusion

What are the different types of data intrusion?

• keylogging

• spoofing

• phishing, malware, ransomware, SQL injection, denial of service (DoS) attacks

• pharming

Name a common cyber attack technique used by hackers.

• Trojan horse

• Ransomware

• Phishing

• Spyware

How do data breaches impact individuals and organizations?

• Data breaches have no impact on individuals or organizations

• Data breaches only affect individuals, not organizations

• Data breaches can lead to identity theft, financial loss, privacy violations for individuals, and reputational damage, financial penalties, loss of customer trust, and legal consequences for organizations.

• Data breaches result in increased security measures for individuals and organizations

What are some preventive security measures to protect against data intrusion?

• Never update software or systems

• Share passwords with colleagues

• Implement strong passwords, use multi-factor authentication, regularly update software and systems, encrypt sensitive data, restrict access on a need-to-know basis, conduct security training, monitor network traffic, and implement intrusion detection systems.

• Allow unrestricted access to all data

Define the term 'phishing' in the context of cyber attacks.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers send fraudulent emails or messages pretending to be from reputable companies to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers.

• Phishing is a type of fishing done in the ocean

• Phishing involves physical attacks on computer systems

• Phishing is a type of gardening technique

Explain the concept of ransomware and its impact on data security.

• Ransomware is a cloud storage service that securely stores sensitive information.

• Ransomware encrypts files and demands payment, leading to data loss, financial harm, and privacy risks.

• Ransomware is a data recovery tool that helps retrieve lost files without any cost.

• Ransomware is a type of antivirus software that protects data from cyber threats.

What role does encryption play in safeguarding sensitive data?

• Encryption makes data more vulnerable to cyber attacks

• Encryption slows down data processing speed

• Encryption secures data by converting it into a secure format that can only be accessed with the appropriate decryption key.

• Encryption is only used for non-sensitive data

Discuss the importance of regular software updates in preventing cyber attacks.

• Regular software updates are unnecessary and can slow down systems, making them more vulnerable to cyber attacks.

• Regular software updates are important as they often include patches for known vulnerabilities, helping prevent cyber attacks.

• Cyber attacks are not a real threat, so software updates are a waste of time and resources.

• Software updates are only important for new software, not for existing programs, in preventing cyber attacks.

How can multi-factor authentication enhance data security?

• Multi-factor authentication complicates data security by requiring users to remember multiple passwords.

• Multi-factor authentication has no impact on data security and is just an unnecessary extra step for users.

• Multi-factor authentication decreases data security by making it easier for unauthorized users to access information.

• Multi-factor authentication enhances data security by requiring users to provide multiple forms of verification before granting access.

Describe the significance of conducting security audits in detecting vulnerabilities.

• Conducting security audits leads to increased vulnerabilities

• Security audits are irrelevant for detecting vulnerabilities

• Vulnerabilities can be easily identified without security audits

• Security audits are significant in detecting vulnerabilities as they provide a structured approach to assess and improve the overall security posture.