Cyber Security

Cyber Security

1. In what ways can people be targeted by hackers?

   • Webcam hacking
   • Theft of online gaming goods
   • Financial data
   • Social engineering/ phishing
   • Access to corporate data/ information
   • Fake emails/ websites
   • Ransom threats
   • Access to accounts
     • Email
     • Social media
     • Banking

2. What are the possible implications for someone who has been hacked?

   • Loss of personal information
   • Loss of money/ bank details
   • Identity theft
   • Damage of reputation
   • Loss of private information
   • Loss of personal goods

3. Why do people hack?

   • Entertainment
   • Curiosity
   • For personal financial gain
   • Steal important/sensitive information
   • To threaten a particular person e.g. ransom, their own personal gain (financial)

4. How can people protect themselves against hackers?

   • Firewalls
   • Routers
   • Updates
   • Creating complicated passwords
   • Security software
     • Norton
     • McAfee
     • AVG
     • Kaspersky
     • Bullguard
     • Microsoft
     • Panda