A+ 1002 Chapter 4 Review

Types of Social Engineering Attacks include: (Select all that are true)

• Tailgating

• Shoulder Surfing

• Dumpster Diving

• Alligator Wrestling

• Phishing

Spoofing is...

• An attack that exploits previously unknown vulnerability in an application or OS

• A human-based or software-based attack where the goal is to pretend to be someone else for the purpose of identity concealment.

• An attack that shuts down the system.

The type of security threat that uses computers or other networks to accept and pass on viruses is called _________________.

Jackson just downloaded a game onto his moms phone. But when she is not using the device, it unexpectedly dials unrecognized numbers and downloads new content. This is an example of what?

• A Roman Rummy

• A Minecraft Mystery

• A Trojan Horse

• A Solitaire Spoof

An example of a Mantrap would be...

• A Taco

• Turnstile

• A Pizza

• Alarms

Answer explanation

Two sets of interlocking doors inside a small space, where the first set of doors must close before the second set opens

A CEO of a company received an email from a bank indicating that it was imperative that the CEO respond to the email by clicking on a link. This link then downloaded malware on to their computer. What is this an example of?

• Worm

• Spyware

• Backdoor

• Whaling attack

Answer explanation

Whaling is a common cyber attack that occurs when an attacker utilizes spear phishing methods to go after a large, high-profile target.

An industry standard that sets rules to protect credit card payment processes?

• SOX

• PCI-DSS

• HIPPA

• HIPPO

What is multi-factor authentication?

• Using a password with a variety of characters

• Using biometrics

• Using several methods of validation of an individual's credentials

• Using a mantrap

Answer explanation

An example of multi-factor identification would be requiring a user name and password along with a pin code and thumb print.

A network attack that uses botnets to shut down a system?

• DODS

• DDOS

• SSOD

• SODA

Name two common threats to digital security?

Answer explanation

Network attacks