Security risks and precutions

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1. what is encrytion?

  • protecting data by putting it in code so it cannot be understood if accessed
  • a really secure password such as R3jK942f
  • an example of anti-virus software
  • a bored girl trying to do well in her computing exam
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2. What is a virus?

  • An example of spyware
  • A program that enters a computer and preforms a harmful action.
  • The process of unlawfully breaking into a computer system
  • A piece of malware thats main purpose to to replicate itself

3. what is a keylogger?

  • a type of virus
  • a form of security based on the detection and recognition of human characteristics
  • a piece of spyware that records the keys a user presses on a keyboard.
  • a retinal scan, fingerprints, voice and face recognition

4. what is the main cost of DDOS attacks?

  • loss of business during the downtime caused by the attack
  • cost of repairing the system
  • paying staff
  • blackmail

5. what is a trojan?

  • a scam carried out by hackers that uses a false website to trick people into giving away personal information
  • software that once installed on the users computer, can spy on the users activities
  • A piece of software that allows people to access files on a computer. Are often disguised as legitimate files to persuade users to download them.
  • when a companys network service is put under so much pressure that it prevents legitimate users from using the network

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