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Vulnerabilities On average, how long will it take for an unpatched computer to be compromised once it is connected to the Internet? A.Weeks B.Days C.Hours D.Minutes On average, how long will it take for an unpatched computer to be compromised once it is connected to the Internet? A.Weeks B.Days C.Hours D.Minutes

Vulnerabilities Answer: D - Minutes On average, it only takes minutes for an unpatched computer to be compromised after it is connected to the Internet! Answer: D - Minutes On average, it only takes minutes for an unpatched computer to be compromised after it is connected to the Internet!

Anti-Virus How often should your Anti-Virus definitions be updated? A.Monthly B.Once per Week C.Once per Day D.Once per Hour How often should your Anti-Virus definitions be updated? A.Monthly B.Once per Week C.Once per Day D.Once per Hour

Patches Answer: C – Every Day New viruses are being found so quickly that McAfee AntiVirus releases updated definitions every business day. Keep up with the definitions to stay protected! Answer: C – Every Day New viruses are being found so quickly that McAfee AntiVirus releases updated definitions every business day. Keep up with the definitions to stay protected!

Firewalls Why should you use a firewall? A.To prevent against worm infections B.To prevent attackers from accessing your computer C.To block spyware from sending your personal data over the Internet D.All of the above Why should you use a firewall? A.To prevent against worm infections B.To prevent attackers from accessing your computer C.To block spyware from sending your personal data over the Internet D.All of the above

Firewalls Answer: D – All of the above A firewall acts like a gateway between you and the Internet, allowing some types of traffic in and out while stopping others. This could stop worms, hackers and spyware from sending data to or from your computer. Answer: D – All of the above A firewall acts like a gateway between you and the Internet, allowing some types of traffic in and out while stopping others. This could stop worms, hackers and spyware from sending data to or from your computer.

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Password Standard Which statement below is FALSE? Your RIT password must… A.Be at least 8 characters long B.Contain both UPPER and lower case letters and at least one number C.Not contain your username D.Be used for all your passwords, including online banking. Which statement below is FALSE? Your RIT password must… A.Be at least 8 characters long B.Contain both UPPER and lower case letters and at least one number C.Not contain your username D.Be used for all your passwords, including online banking.

Password Standard Answer: D – Be used for all your passwords, including online banking. FALSE! Never use your RIT network password for online banking and other web sites! While it’s difficult to memorize multiple passwords, it makes it harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts. Answer: D – Be used for all your passwords, including online banking. FALSE! Never use your RIT network password for online banking and other web sites! While it’s difficult to memorize multiple passwords, it makes it harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts.

Desktop Standard Which of the following is not required by the RIT desktop standard? A.Use of Internet Explorer as your web browser B.Up-to-date patches C.Antivirus software D.Anti-spyware Which of the following is not required by the RIT desktop standard? A.Use of Internet Explorer as your web browser B.Up-to-date patches C.Antivirus software D.Anti-spyware

Desktop Standard Answer: A – Use of Internet Explorer as your web browser You are not required to use Internet Explorer by the Desktop Standard. You are required to keep patches up to date, use antivirus, and anti-spyware. Answer: A – Use of Internet Explorer as your web browser You are not required to use Internet Explorer by the Desktop Standard. You are required to keep patches up to date, use antivirus, and anti-spyware.

Macintosh Have Macintosh computers ever been attacked at RIT? A.Yes B.No Have Macintosh computers ever been attacked at RIT? A.Yes B.No

Macintosh Answer: A - Yes Macintosh computers have been attacked at RIT within the last year. We expect Macintosh computers to be targeted more frequently in the coming months as they become more popular. Answer: A - Yes Macintosh computers have been attacked at RIT within the last year. We expect Macintosh computers to be targeted more frequently in the coming months as they become more popular.

Spyware According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, what percentage of home computers are infected with spyware? A.30% B.10% C.80% D.60% According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, what percentage of home computers are infected with spyware? A.30% B.10% C.80% D.60%

Spyware Answer: C – 80% According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, 80% percent of home computers are infected with spyware. Answer: C – 80% According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, 80% percent of home computers are infected with spyware.

Spyware Which of the following methods does spyware use to install itself on an end user's computer? A.Bundling with free peer-to-peer file sharing programs B.Exploiting web browser vulnerabilities C.Viruses and worms D.All of the above Which of the following methods does spyware use to install itself on an end user's computer? A.Bundling with free peer-to-peer file sharing programs B.Exploiting web browser vulnerabilities C.Viruses and worms D.All of the above

Spyware Answer: D – All of the above It should come as no surprise that spyware installs itself on end user computers through all of the methods listed. Answer: D – All of the above It should come as no surprise that spyware installs itself on end user computers through all of the methods listed.

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Phishing and Other Scams How many Katrina-related websites were there as of September 14, 2005? A.20 B.500 C.1000 D.4000 How many Katrina-related websites were there as of September 14, 2005? A.20 B.500 C.1000 D.4000

Phishing and Other Scams Answer: D – 4000 According to the FBI, there were more than 4000 Katrina-related websites as of September 14, Answer: D – 4000 According to the FBI, there were more than 4000 Katrina-related websites as of September 14, 2005.

Phishing and Other Scams According to the FBI, how many of the Katrina-related websites are believed to be scams? A.10% B.30% C.60% D.90% According to the FBI, how many of the Katrina-related websites are believed to be scams? A.10% B.30% C.60% D.90%

Phishing and Other Scams Answer: C – 60% The FBI expects as many as 60% of the Katrina- related websites to be scams. Answer: C – 60% The FBI expects as many as 60% of the Katrina- related websites to be scams.

Phishing and Other Scams Which of these statements are correct about Phishing? A.It increased from 14 attempts in August 2003 to over 4.5 million in November 2004 B.It does not affect Macintosh users C.It is not a problem for users on the RIT network D.It is an outdoor recreational activity in Phinland Which of these statements are correct about Phishing? A.It increased from 14 attempts in August 2003 to over 4.5 million in November 2004 B.It does not affect Macintosh users C.It is not a problem for users on the RIT network D.It is an outdoor recreational activity in Phinland

Phishing and Other Scams Answer: A – Rise in Phishing Phishing is increasing dramatically and may affect users of any type of computer on any network. Its object is to trick users into revealing personal information they wouldn’t normally reveal. Answer: A – Rise in Phishing Phishing is increasing dramatically and may affect users of any type of computer on any network. Its object is to trick users into revealing personal information they wouldn’t normally reveal.

New this Fall! Digital Self Defense 102 training for Windows users. You’ll learn how to: –Download patches and enable Auto-Update –Create limited user accounts –Use antivirus (McAfee) –Use a firewall (Windows and ZoneAlarm) –Use anti-spyware (Spybot and Microsoft) Digital Self Defense 102 training for Windows users. You’ll learn how to: –Download patches and enable Auto-Update –Create limited user accounts –Use antivirus (McAfee) –Use a firewall (Windows and ZoneAlarm) –Use anti-spyware (Spybot and Microsoft)