Flashcard No. 1 - Cybersecurity

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What is a cybersecurity threat? Options: An action that secures data from unauthorized access, An act performed with harmful intent to disrupt computing systems, A process of encrypting data for secure transmission, A legitimate system update to enhance security

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An act performed with harmful intent to disrupt computing systems.

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Which of the following is NOT a common category of cyber threats? Options: Malware, Social Engineering, System Backup, Injection Attacks

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System Backup

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Which type of cyber threat typically involves a hostile nation state targeting local companies?

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Nation states

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What is the main motive behind cyberattacks carried out by criminal groups? Options: Political activism, Economic benefit, Environmental awareness, Network testing

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Economic benefit

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Which type of malware encrypts user data and demands payment to restore access? Options: Adware, Spyware, Ransomware, Rootkits

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Ransomware

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A phishing attack usually involves: Sending fraudulent emails to trick users

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Sending fraudulent emails to trick users

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What is a common method used in a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack? Options: SQL injection, Wi-Fi eavesdropping, Baiting, Ransomware

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Wi-Fi eavesdropping

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Which attack involves exploiting software vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized system access? Options: Worms, Adware, Social Engineering, Fileless Malware

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Fileless Malware

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Which social engineering attack involves an attacker posing as someone with authority to gain information?

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Pretexting

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What type of DoS attack floods a system with ICMP Echo Request packets?

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ICMP Flood