Cybersecurity Threats and Prevention Flashcard

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What is a threat vector?

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A method used by attackers to gain access to a system

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Which of the following is an example of a phishing email attack?
Options:
Sending spam messages,
Sending an email with a fake login page to steal credentials,
Installing antivirus software,
Encrypting sensitive emails

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Sending an email with a fake login page to steal credentials

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What is "smishing"?

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A form of phishing done via SMS messages

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What is the primary goal of invoice scams?

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To trick victims into making fraudulent payments

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Which of the following is NOT commonly used for malicious file-based attacks? PDFs, ZIP files, Office macros

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Antivirus software

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How can browser extensions be a threat vector?

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They may contain harmful scripts that steal data.

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What is "vishing"?

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A voice phishing attack to steal sensitive information.

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What is war dialing?

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A method of brute-force attacking phone numbers

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How can VoIP systems be exploited by attackers?

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By using them to send spam and conduct phishing attacks

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What is one risk associated with using USB drives from unknown sources?

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The USB might contain malware that infects the system