Computer Security

The number 1 danger to networks in the UK in 2024 is...

• The Russians

• The Chinese

• Human error

• Viruses

Choose the correct name for this type of attack:

An exploit where the vendor is unaware of the flaw and so has not made a patch available.

• Zero day attack

• Data interception

• SQL Injection

• Brute force

Choose the correct name for this type of attack:

Trying every possible combination e.g. letters & numbers in a password

• Zero day attack

• Data interception

• SQL Injection

• Brute force

Choose the correct name for this type of attack:

Also called wiretapping - when packets on a network are captured with a compromised router or other specialised hardware

• Zero day attack

• Data interception

• SQL Injection

• Brute force

Choose the correct name for this type of attack:

A network or device is overwhelmed by a massive amount of data traffic being directed at it

• Zero day attack

• Data interception

• SQL Injection

• Denial of Service

Choose the correct name for this type of attack:

Data entry forms are filled in with code that allows a hacker to access data from the database directly

• Zero day attack

• Data interception

• SQL Injection

• Denial of Service

Which of the following tell-tale signs of a phishing email can be seen in this image (click to zoom!)

• Poor spelling or grammar

• Inauthentic email address

• Excessive urgency

• Links to click

• Impersonal greeting