Cybersecurity Awareness and Training: Securing Your Devices and Networks

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is not a common type of cyberattack, but rather a type of cybercrime that involves flooding a target with traffic to disrupt its services.

A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. Its primary purpose is to block unauthorized access to a network.

Reusing the same password across multiple accounts is a poor password practice because if one account is compromised, all the other accounts that use the same password are also at risk.

Cybercrime is the term for the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information.

Phishing is a type of cyberattack, not a type of malware.

A worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads from one computer to another without user interaction.

Backing up your data regularly is a good practice for data protection, but it is not a specific measure for protecting devices from malware.

Phishing is a type of cyberattack that involves sending fraudulent emails or messages to trick people into revealing sensitive information.

Using public Wi-Fi networks is not a good practice for protecting your privacy online, as they are often unsecured and can be used to eavesdrop on your traffic.

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is a type of cyberattack that involves flooding a target with traffic to disrupt its services.

Leaving your devices unlocked when you're not using them is not a good practice for protecting them from unauthorized access.

Social engineering is a type of cyberattack that involves tricking people into revealing sensitive information by posing as a legitimate organization or individual.

Leaving your backup drive connected to your computer at all times is not a good practice for protecting your data from loss or theft.

An exploit is a type of cyberattack that involves exploiting a vulnerability in software to gain unauthorized access to a system.

Leaving your devices unattended in public places is not a good practice for protecting them from physical theft.