VIRUSES & MALWARE
This type of malware secretly records what a user types on a keyboard.
What is a keylogger?
This is the act of bullying someone using digital devices or online platforms.
What is cyberbullying?
This software helps detect and remove malware from a computer.
What is antivirus software?
A good password should include these four things: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and these.
What are special characters/symbols?
Looking at a screen for too long can cause this eye-related problem.
What is eye strain?
This malware pretends to be legitimate software to trick users.
What is a Trojan horse?
This online scam tricks users into revealing personal information through fake emails or websites.
What is phishing?
This security system monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
What is a firewall?
This is a method where users confirm identity using fingerprints or facial recognition.
What is biometric authentication?
Poor posture at a computer can lead to this type of injury affecting muscles and joints.
What is repetitive strain injury (RSI)?
This malware copies itself across networks without user action.
What is a worm?
This term describes unwanted repeated emails sent to many users.
What is spam?
This security method scrambles data so only authorised users can read it.
What is encryption?
This unsafe practice involves using the same password for multiple accounts.
What is password reuse?
This safety hazard is caused by loose cables around computers.
What is a tripping hazard?
This malware locks or encrypts files and demands payment.
What is ransomware?
This is when criminals steal personal information to pretend to be another person.
What is identity theft?
This method requires users to provide two forms of identification before access is granted.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
This attack tries every possible password combination until the correct one is found.
What is a brute-force attack?
This ergonomic device supports the wrist while typing.
What is a wrist rest?
This type of attack floods a network or server with traffic to stop it working.
What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
This social engineering technique manipulates people into giving away confidential information.
What is social engineering?
This process confirms the identity of a user before access is allowed.
What is authentication?
This software stores and organises passwords securely.
What is a password manager?
This practice involves taking regular breaks and adjusting workstation setup to reduce health risks.
What is ergonomics?