Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Flashcard

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What does cybersecurity primarily focus on?

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Protecting computer systems and data

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Which of the following is a common type of cyber attack? Phishing, Web development, Cloud computing, Data analysis

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Phishing

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What is ethical hacking also known as?

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White-hat hacking

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Which type of hacker operates within legal boundaries?

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White-hat hacker

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What is a zero-day vulnerability?

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A vulnerability that is exploited on the same day it is discovered.

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What does a firewall do?

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Monitors and controls network traffic

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What is the purpose of penetration testing?

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To identify vulnerabilities in systems

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Which of the following is a type of malware?
Options: Database, Operating system, Web server, Ransomware

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Ransomware

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What is the main goal of a phishing attack?

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To steal sensitive information

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What does the term 'botnet' refer to?

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A network of compromised computers