Cybersecurity Flashcard

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Which vector exploits vulnerabilities in communication channels like email, text messaging, or social media to deliver content or trick users into revealing sensitive information?

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Message-based

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What precaution should users take to mitigate risks associated with image-based attacks?

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Disable image previews in email clients

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Which vector leverages malicious code embedded within harmless files to compromise systems or steal data?

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File-based

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What precaution should individuals take when dealing with unexpected phone calls to mitigate voice call attacks?

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Verify the caller's identity before providing any information.

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Which vector exploits the trust often placed in removable devices to infiltrate systems and compromise data?

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Removable device

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What is a characteristic of client-based vulnerabilities?

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They can be exploited without user interaction.

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Which vector targets unsupported systems and applications, making them prime targets for attackers due to unaddressed vulnerabilities?

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Vulnerable software

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What precaution can be taken to mitigate wireless network-based attacks?

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Enforce multi-factor authentication

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What is a logic bomb?

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A piece of code that waits for specific conditions to be met before executing.

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What are triggers in the context of logic bombs?

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Specific events or conditions that cause the logic bomb to execute.