ICT IGCSE Chapter 8 Security
Hacking and why is it dangerous? - correct answer Unauthorised access to
a computer system
Data deleted, corrupted and altered
Preventative measures for hacking - correct answer Strong credentials
Firewalls
Use of intrusion detection software
Phising - correct answer Email from fake but trusting-looking
company(bank)
A person clinks on email which fools for personal data
How to prevent phishing? - correct answer Do not open emails from
companies
IPS should use filters on the websites
Pharming - correct answer malicious code planted by virus on your
computer
the code will redirect user to fake website
Preventative measures of pharming - correct answer Use anti-spyware
software
Lock for https or padlock sign when accessing websites
