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Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate β€’ STUDY MODE

THE HISTORY OF CYBERSECURITY

QUESTION 1 OF 5

Fill in the blank: A computer virus is malicious _____ that interferes with computer operations and causes damage.

A
codeCorrect Answer
B
hardware
C
sequencing
D
formatting
Explanation:

A computer virus is a malicious code that interferes with computer operations and causes damage. A virus is a type of malware.

QUESTION 2 OF 5

What is one way that the Morris worm helped shape the security industry?

A
It made organizations more aware of the significant financial impact of security incidents.
B
It prevented the development of illegal copies of software.Correct Answer
C
It led to the development of computer response teams.
D
It inspired threat actors to develop new types of social engineering attacks.
Explanation:

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).

QUESTION 3 OF 5

What were the key impacts of the Equifax breach? Select two answers.

A
Millions of customers' PII was stolen.Correct Answer
B
Phishing became illegal due to significant public outcry.
C
The significant financial consequences of a breach became more apparent.Correct Answer
D
Developers were able to track illegal copies of software and prevent pirated licenses.
Explanation:

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.

QUESTION 4 OF 5

Social engineering, such as phishing, is a manipulation technique that relies on computer error to gain private information, access, or valuables.

A
True
B
FalseCorrect Answer
Explanation:

Social engineering, such as phishing, is a manipulation technique that relies on human error (not computer error) to gain private information, access, or valuables.

QUESTION 5 OF 5

What type of manipulation technique was the LoveLetter attack?

A
Login credentials
B
Unsolicited email
C
Social engineeringCorrect Answer
D
Digital communication
Explanation:

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.

Ready to test your recall?

Fill in the blank: A computer virus is malicious _____ that interferes with computer operations and causes damage.

A
code
B
hardware
C
sequencing
D
formatting

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