Internet Security: Fyi And Illinois State University

1. What does the "s" in https:// stand for?

The "s" in https:// means the website is saturated (i.e. full)

The "s" in https:// means the website is scary (i.e. a threat)

The "s" in https:// means the website is secure (i.e. encrypted)

The "s" in https:// means the website is silly (i.e. a comedy site)

Before sending your personal information through a campus website, look at the web address to make sure it uses https:// (instead of just http://)

Explanation

Before sending your personal information through a campus website, look at the web address to make sure it uses https:// (instead of just http://)

2. Which of the following are effects of computer viruses?

Destroys data

Transform files

Delete files

All of the above

A computer virus is a self-replicating computer program written to alter the way a computer operates without the permission or knowledge of the user.

Explanation

A computer virus is a self-replicating computer program written to alter the way a computer operates without the permission or knowledge of the user.

3. True or False,
Illinois State University's computer networks are protected by a firewall

True

False

The campus firewall prevents your computer from being attacked (or even seen) by computers outside the campus network, unless you initiate an outbound connection first.

Explanation

The campus firewall prevents your computer from being attacked (or even seen) by computers outside the campus network, unless you initiate an outbound connection first.

4. True or False, there are ways to use FREE media services and downloading legally.

True

False

Services such as Hulu.com, YouTube, and Imeem.com all legally offer FREE access to media.

Explanation

Services such as Hulu.com, YouTube, and Imeem.com all legally offer FREE access to media.

5. What is Phishing?

The act of trying to catch Phish

A scam designed to look legit, but steals your sensitive information

A hacker cracking your password and accessing your things

A method of making an online transaction

Phishing emails that target Illinois State ask you to send:
Your ULID or Your password

Illinois State University will NEVER ask you to send your password in email. If you receive an email that asks you to send your password, you should delete it immediately.

Explanation

Phishing emails that target Illinois State ask you to send:
Your ULID or Your password

Illinois State University will NEVER ask you to send your password in email. If you receive an email that asks you to send your password, you should delete it immediately.

6. True or False,
spyware secretly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection, usually for advertising purposes

True

False

Spyware monitors your Internet connection—it can track the websites you visit and other things you do online. As it gathers information about you, it sends the data back to its creators.

Explanation

Spyware monitors your Internet connection—it can track the websites you visit and other things you do online. As it gathers information about you, it sends the data back to its creators.

7. True or False, P2P (peer-to-peer) downloading of textbooks is legal.

True

False

Downloading ANY copyrighted material without paying is against the law.

Explanation

Downloading ANY copyrighted material without paying is against the law.

8. Which of the following is a way that spyware can be installed on your machine?

"Piggyback"

Webpage

Security Disguise

Virus

All of the above are possiblilities

Spyware can be installed on your machine in multiple ways. One way is through "piggybacking," where the spyware is bundled with legitimate software and installed without the user's knowledge. Another way is through infected webpages, where the spyware is automatically downloaded when the user visits a compromised website. Spyware can also be installed through security disguises, where the spyware is disguised as a legitimate security software or update. Lastly, spyware can be installed through viruses, where the malicious code is designed to install spyware on the infected machine. Therefore, all of the options mentioned - piggyback, webpage, security disguise, and virus - are possible ways for spyware to be installed on your machine.

Explanation

Spyware can be installed on your machine in multiple ways. One way is through "piggybacking," where the spyware is bundled with legitimate software and installed without the user's knowledge. Another way is through infected webpages, where the spyware is automatically downloaded when the user visits a compromised website. Spyware can also be installed through security disguises, where the spyware is disguised as a legitimate security software or update. Lastly, spyware can be installed through viruses, where the malicious code is designed to install spyware on the infected machine. Therefore, all of the options mentioned - piggyback, webpage, security disguise, and virus - are possible ways for spyware to be installed on your machine.

9. You have received an email from "ISU Credit Union".
The link to the "Enter Information" page is: https://www.derekspreparty.com/ISU.asp

Is it legit?

Yes

No

Always look at the URL of the page you are at. If the web address doesn't look familiar (even if the web page does look familiar), you should pause to consider why.

Explanation

Always look at the URL of the page you are at. If the web address doesn't look familiar (even if the web page does look familiar), you should pause to consider why.

10. Which of the following is an official Illinois State E-mail address extension

[email protected]

Official Illinois State emails are always sent From: (and, if visible, have Reply-To: and Sender:) email addresses that end with @ilstu.edu or @illinoisstate.edu.

Explanation

Official Illinois State emails are always sent From: (and, if visible, have Reply-To: and Sender:) email addresses that end with @ilstu.edu or @illinoisstate.edu.

11. Which of the following is NOT a peer-to-peer (P2P) application?

BitTorrent

Gnutella

ITunes

Limewire

Services such as iTunes are legal for downloading music because purchases are made through legal transactions, not from another peer's computer.

Explanation

Services such as iTunes are legal for downloading music because purchases are made through legal transactions, not from another peer's computer.

12. How does Illinois State treat your Social Security number?

Illinois State does not use your Social Security number for any reason.

Virtually all employees at Illinois State University have access to Social Security numbers.

Illinois State treats Social Security numbers as confidential, which means access is limited.

Social Security numbers are always prime numbers.

As outlined in the Campus Conduct Policy, Illinois State uses your Social Security number to accurately process and maintain educational and employment records. It is also used for mandatory tax reporting purposes.

Any record that contains your Social Security number is treated as confidential. Access to such records is limited and secure

Explanation

As outlined in the Campus Conduct Policy, Illinois State uses your Social Security number to accurately process and maintain educational and employment records. It is also used for mandatory tax reporting purposes.

Any record that contains your Social Security number is treated as confidential. Access to such records is limited and secure

13. Why is Illinois State University blocking P2P traffic in residence halls, wireless ("isunet," "isu-guest," and "isu-public"), and on iSpot Ethernet ports?

It is the law that universities block P2P traffic

To protect Illinois State's students and to maintain the integrity of the institution

Illinois State would have to pay for all files illegally downloaded on their networks

ITunes paid ISU to do it

Students who download illegally face the possibility of being charged thousands of dollars or taken to court.
Trade organizations, like the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), have the right to track and and punish offenders.

Explanation

Students who download illegally face the possibility of being charged thousands of dollars or taken to court.
Trade organizations, like the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), have the right to track and and punish offenders.

14. What virus protection software is required at Illinois State University?

Ad-aware

McAfee VirusScan

Spysweeper

Norton Antivirus

McAfee VirusScan is the free university-approved anti-virus software.

Anti-virus software proactively protects your computer by scanning each file you attempt to download, open, or run. If the anti-virus software detects a virus in a file you are trying to use, it blocks the action

Explanation

McAfee VirusScan is the free university-approved anti-virus software.

Anti-virus software proactively protects your computer by scanning each file you attempt to download, open, or run. If the anti-virus software detects a virus in a file you are trying to use, it blocks the action