Threats to digital systems (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What are the two main goals of a cyberattack?
What are the two main goals of a cyberattack?
Cause damage or steal data
Which two words combine to form the term 'malware'?
Which two words combine to form the term 'malware'?
Malicious and software
What are the two most common ways devices become infected with malware?
What are the two most common ways devices become infected with malware?
Email attachments & fake websites
How do viruses typically spread between devices?
How do viruses typically spread between devices?
Email, messaging apps, social media links
What key difference distinguishes worms from viruses?
What key difference distinguishes worms from viruses?
Worms don't need to attach to programs
Why are Trojans named after the ancient Trojan horse?
Why are Trojans named after the ancient Trojan horse?
They pretend to be helpful software
What does ransomware do to your files?
What does ransomware do to your files?
Encrypts (locks) them
What information can keyloggers capture?
What information can keyloggers capture?
Passwords, card numbers, messages
Which of these is an example of an IoT device?
Which of these is an example of an IoT device?
Smart TV
What type of attack do IoT botnets typically launch?
What type of attack do IoT botnets typically launch?
DDoS attacks
What do white-hat hackers do?
What do white-hat hackers do?
Help find and fix security weaknesses
Why are default passwords on smart devices a security risk?
Why are default passwords on smart devices a security risk?
Hackers can easily access using scripts