CyberFundamentals Chap3

Attacks exploit weaknesses in the program such as not validating database queries properly.

• Cross-site scripting

• Code Injections Attacks

• Buffer Overflow

• Remote Code Executions

A security protocol that attempted to provide a wireless local area network (WLAN) with the same level of security as a wired LAN.

• Wired Equivalent Privacy

• Rogue Access Points

• Cross-site scripting

• Denial-of-Service

An impersonation attack.

• Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks

• Man-in-the-middle

• Spoofing

• Sniffing

A software program that records or logs the keystrokes of the user of the system.

• SMiShing

• Grayware

• Zero-Day Attacks

• Keyboard Logging

An attack similar to eavesdropping on someone.

• Spoofing

• Sniffing

• Man-in-the-middle

• Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks

An attack that attempts to manipulate individuals into performing actions or divulging confidential information.

• Social Engineering

•  Tailgating

• Impersonation

• Spoofing

Occurs when a criminal tags along with an authorized person to gain entry into a secure location or a restricted area.

• Piggybacking and Tailgating

• Shoulder Surfing and Dumpster Diving

• Impersonation and Hoaxes

• Online, Email, and Web-based Trickery

Which of the following is NOT in the group?

• Social Engineering

• Pretexting

• Hoaxes

• Quid pro quo

Displays annoying pop-ups to generate revenue for its authors

• Adware

• Scareware

• Spear phishing

• Whaling

Bypasses the normal authentication used to access a system.

• Phishing

• Rootkits

• Trojan horse

• Backdoors