That’s correct! The WannaCry ransomware cryptoworm targeted Windows® computers that failed to apply a Microsoft® security update. This cyberattack affected major companies around the world and demanded Bitcoin payments for encrypted information.
That’s not quite right. The WannaCry ransomware cryptoworm targeted Windows® computers that failed to apply a Microsoft® security update. This cyberattack affected major companies around the world and demanded Bitcoin payments for encrypted information.
That’s correct! VPNFilter has affected several models of the
Netgear® router brand.
Learn more about other types of cyberattacks and how you can identify and respond to threats before damage is done.
That’s not quite right. VPNFilter has affected several models of the
Netgear® router brand.
Learn more about other types of cyberattacks and how you can identify and respond to threats before damage is done.
That’s correct! In 1971, Bob Thomas created the Creeper program to move between mainframe computers using the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET). His program is considered the first computer worm.
That’s not quite right. In 1971, Bob Thomas created the Creeper program to move between mainframe computers using the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET). His program is considered the first computer worm.
That’s correct! The Under Armour® breach compromised the usernames, email addresses, and passwords of over 150 million users.
That’s not quite right. The Under Armour® breach compromised the usernames, email addresses, and passwords of over 150 million users.
That’s correct! Robert Morris received the first felony conviction under the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. He was sentenced to three years of probation, 400 hours of community service, a fine of $10,000, and the costs of his supervision. However, he wasn’t sentenced any jail time.
That’s not quite right. Robert Morris received the first felony conviction under the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. He was sentenced to three years of probation, 400 hours of community service, a fine of $10,000, and the costs of his supervision. However, he wasn’t sentenced any jail time.