THE HISTORY OF CYBERSECURITY
Fill in the blank: A computer virus is malicious _____ that interferes with computer operations and causes damage.
A computer virus is a malicious code that interferes with computer operations and causes damage. A virus is a type of malware.
What is one way that the Morris worm helped shape the security industry?
The Morris worm helped shape the security industry because it led to the development of computer emergency response teams, now commonly referred to as computer security incident response teams (CSIRTS).
What were the key impacts of the Equifax breach? Select two answers.
The key impacts of the Equifax breach were the fact that millions of customers' PII was stolen and that the significant financial consequences of a breach became more apparent.
Social engineering, such as phishing, is a manipulation technique that relies on computer error to gain private information, access, or valuables.
Social engineering, such as phishing, is a manipulation technique that relies on human error (not computer error) to gain private information, access, or valuables.
What type of manipulation technique was the LoveLetter attack?
The LoveLetter attack was an example of social engineering. Social engineering is a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables.
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Fill in the blank: A computer virus is malicious _____ that interferes with computer operations and causes damage.
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