General Data Privacy and Security 4

Question 1

What is 'data anonymization'?

Accepted Answer

Removing or altering information so individuals can no longer be identified

Answer

Data anonymization is the process of transforming personal data so that the individual cannot be identified, either directly or indirectly.

Question 2

Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it?

Accepted Answer

Trojan horse

Answer

A Trojan horse is malware that appears to be legitimate software but contains hidden malicious code that executes once installed.

Question 3

What does 'the right to be forgotten' (erasure) allow individuals to do under GDPR?

Accepted Answer

Ask organizations to delete their personal data under certain conditions

Answer

Under GDPR, the right to erasure (right to be forgotten) allows individuals to request deletion of their personal data when it is no longer necessary or when consent is withdrawn.

Question 4

What is 'spear phishing'?

Accepted Answer

A targeted phishing attack directed at a specific individual or organization

Answer

Spear phishing is a highly targeted form of phishing that uses personalized information about a specific victim to make the fraudulent message appear more credible.

Question 5

What is 'patch management' in the context of cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

The process of regularly applying updates to fix vulnerabilities in software

Answer

Patch management is the practice of identifying, acquiring, testing, and applying software updates to close security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

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General Data Privacy and Security 4