DL Cybersecurity and Online Safety 5

Question 1

What is 'patch management' and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Regularly applying software updates to fix security vulnerabilities

Answer

Patch management involves regularly updating software to fix known vulnerabilities, preventing attackers from exploiting outdated systems.

Question 2

What type of attack floods a server with traffic to make it unavailable to legitimate users?

Accepted Answer

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)

Answer

A DDoS attack overwhelms a server or network with massive amounts of traffic from multiple sources, causing it to become unavailable to real users.

Question 3

What is 'two-step verification' designed to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized access even when an attacker has your password

Answer

Two-step verification adds a second layer of security so that a stolen password alone is not enough for an attacker to access your account.

Question 4

What should you do before disposing of an old computer to protect your data?

Accepted Answer

Securely wipe the hard drive using data destruction software or physically destroy it

Answer

Deleted files can be recovered with common tools; securely wiping or physically destroying the drive ensures data cannot be retrieved.

Question 5

What is 'adware'?

Accepted Answer

Software that generates and displays unwanted advertisements, often collecting user data

Answer

Adware is unwanted software that displays advertisements on your device and may track your browsing behavior to serve targeted ads.

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