Cybercrimes and Security

Question

Answer 1

A. 

1. (b) Cybercrime
2. (c) Newspaper
3. (b) Boot sector virus

B. 

1. Stealing a person's thought or language and presenting it as one's own in a written format is called plagiarism.
2. The unwanted e-mails and advertisements are collectively called spam.
3. Antivirus software is a software tool that protects a server, a network, or an individual computer from attack by viruses and hackers.
4. Avoid opening suspicious e-mails and clicking on links in spam e-mails.

C.

1. True - It's a good practice to open e-mails only from trusted sources to avoid phishing and malware risks.
2. False - Sharing personal details like login IDs and passwords is unsafe and should be avoided, even with friends, as it can lead to security breaches.
3. True - Phishing involves tricking individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, often through deceptive e-mails or websites.
4. True - Firewalls help protect computers and networks by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic and blocking unauthorized access.