Cybersecurity and Crime

What can a computer virus do once it's on your computer?

• Steal or delete files

• Control other programs

• Allow remote control of your computer

• All of the above

Subversive use of computer systems to promote a political/social agenda.

• Script Kiddie

• Hactivist

• Nation-State Hacker

• Cybercriminal

What actions can individuals take to protect against cybercrime?

• Ignore security updates

• Take steps to protect personal data

• Use simple passwords

• Share passwords

What percentage of system hacks are due to human mistakes?

• 100%

• 90%

• 75%

• 50%

What can individuals do to protect themselves from cybercrime?

• All of the above

• Avoid clicking on suspicious links

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  Be cautious of deceptive emails

• Update software regularly

What is NOT a method mentioned for a virus to get on your computer?

• Through security updates

• Deception about the program's purpose

• Exploiting software vulnerabilities

• Physical contact with the computer

What has been compromised due to cybercrime in recent years?

• Credit card numbers

• All of the above

• Social Security numbers

• Healthcare records

What does the term 'malware' refer to?

• A type of computer hardware

• Software designed to perform malicious actions

• A secure software that protects computers

• Malfunctioning software that no longer works properly

Who can commit cybercrimes?

• International terrorists

• Teenagers competing for bragging rights

• Regular army of large countries

• All of the above

What is a distributed denial-of-service attack?

• A virus that steals data

• A secure way to protect websites

• An attack from a single computer

• An attack from many computers at once