COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Click on the flashing lights.
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Turn off the game and the gaming console.
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Click the X in the corner of the pop-up to make it go away.
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Save the pop-up message until she really needs extra points to win.
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Detailed explanation-1: -While Trish was playing an online game, a pop-up appeared, prompting her to click on the flashing lights to receive more points for her game. What should she do? Click the X in the corner of the pop-up to make it go away.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adware displays pop-up advertisements when you are online.
Detailed explanation-3: -Viruses-A virus is a small piece of software that piggybacks on real programs. For example, a virus might attach itself to a program such as a spreadsheet program. Each time the spreadsheet program runs, the virus runs, too, and it has the chance to reproduce (by attaching to other programs) or wreak havoc.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following is a cyber-safety technique that you should use to protect yourself and your computer system from harm? Store personal information on the computer or mobile device. Always trust any adults that you meet online. Always ask permission from content owners before downloading files.
Detailed explanation-5: -Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or server. Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.