Phishing
An attempt to trick a victim into revealing critical information usually via email
What is phishing?
Software designed to cause damage to computer systems
What is malware?
A recommended password management tip is to use one of these for each account
What is a unique password?
This type of phishing targets a specific person or organization to gain access to particular data they're trying to steal
What is spear phishing?
A self-replicating program that spreads without user interaction. It's goal is to reach as many systems as possible.
What is a worm?
This two-step method adds a second layer of login security
What is two-factor authentication?
A phishing attempt using a phone call
What is vishing?
A program that disguises itself as a legitimate program while secretly running malicious tasks in the background
What is a trojan?
This type of software helps detect and remove malware
What is antivirus software?
An attack where black hats create their own URLs and use those instead of legitimate URLs to get you to go to malicious pages
What is pharming?
Malware that locks your files and demands payment for a decryption key
What is ransomware?
This practice involves keeping software up to date
What is updating/patching software?
When a black hat misspells a URL. This technique is a rare occurrence because many companies register every possible misspelling of their website name to ensure they all go to the same authentic website.
What is typosquatting?
Malware with advanced capabilities that allow it to change its code and appear with each infection to avoid detection from antivirus software
What is polymorphic malware?
Employees should regularly receive this type of training to prevent phishing
What is Cybersecurity Awareness Training?