Does cybercrime hurt the everyman most? A wave of cyberattacks have hit some of the world’s biggest companies. Experts say they come from a surprising source: children.
Teenage hackers causing global chaos
Frequent disruption: Heathrow Airport was the latest British institution hit by a cyber-attack this weekend, although the culprits are still unknown. Comprehension quiz
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The word ‘incomprehensible’ most nearly means:
A: Easy to do
B: Very interesting
C: Impossible to understand
D: A common problem
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Which word is the closest synonym for ‘phenomenon’?
A: Failure
B: Occurrence
C: Idea
D: Problem
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According to the article, how much did the cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cost the company?
A: £1 million
B: £2,500
C: £1 billion
D: £100 million
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The article states that it is not just big companies that suffer from cyberattacks. Who are described as the ‘biggest victims’?
A: The hackers themselves
B: The company bosses
C: The smaller businesses in the supply chain
D: Ordinary people whose personal data is stored
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What is the name for hackers who use their skills to expose weaknesses in systems to help organisations?
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The article mentions that some might think the hackers are like “modern-day Robin Hoods”. According to the text, why is this comparison not accurate?
Answers
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1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. Ethical hackers 6. The comparison to Robin Hood is not accurate because the hackers' actions end up hurting ordinary people. The text explains that people can lose their jobs and that the biggest victims are ordinary people whose personal data is stolen.
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. Ethical hackers 6. The comparison to Robin Hood is not accurate because the hackers' actions end up hurting ordinary people. The text explains that people can lose their jobs and that the biggest victims are ordinary people whose personal data is stolen.
Glossary
John Wyndham - An English science fiction writer who died in 1969.
Incomprehensible - Impossible to understand.
Cyberattacks - Attempts by hackers to steal, expose, alter, disable or destroy information by gaining access to computer systems.
Supply chain - The entire process of making and selling goods, from factories to high street shops.
Robin Hoods - A legendary heroic outlaw found in English folklore and culture. He is known for stealing from the rich to give to the poor.
Information Commissioner's Office - The UK's independent regulator for data protection.
The everyman - Ordinary, typical people.