Risks and impact
What can be the impact of a cyberattack on a business?
Financial losses and loss of customer trust.
What does the term "cybercrime" mean?
Crimes committed using computers or the internet.
What is a basic rule for creating a strong password?
It should be unique for each account and hard to guess.
Why is it important to use a different password for every account?
To prevent attackers from accessing all accounts if one password is compromised.
Why is it hard to catch cybercriminals?
Because they can act anonymously and from other countries.
Name one consequence a cyber attack can have on a victim.
Financial loss or emotional distress.
Why shouldn't you share your password with others?
It increases the risk of account misuse.
Why is it important to regularly update your software?
Updates fix security vulnerabilities and protect against new threats.
What is meant by the economic impact of cybercrime?
Financial damages caused by cyber attacks.
Name two common targets of ransomware attacks.
Hospitals, schools or local governments.
Name two software tools that improve cybersecurity.
Antivirus and firewall (or VPN, password manager).
What is the main goal of identity theft?
To steal and misuse someone's personal information often for financial gain.
What happens when institutions can't recover from a ransomware attack?
They may pay the ransom or shut down temporarily.
How does a typical ransomware attack work?
It locks files and demands payment to unlock them.
What is an advantage of biometric security methods?
They're quick, convenient, and safer than traditional passwords.
What is phishing?
A method of tricking people into revealing personal information
How high were cybercrime losses in 2023?
Over $8 trillion
Why is cybercrime considered a borderless issue?
Because attacks can be launched from anywhere and target any location.
Name three types of biometric authentication.
Fingerprint, facial recognition, retinal scan.
What should you do before clicking on suspicious-looking links?
Think twice and verify the source to avoid phishing or malware.