Network Attacks Quiz

Which of the following is a common method used in phishing attacks?

• Social engineering

• Malware injection

• Email spoofing

• Website cloning

What is the main goal of a denial of service (DoS) attack?

• To steal sensitive information from the targeted computer network or system.

• To establish a secure connection with the targeted computer network or system.

• To disrupt or disable the targeted computer network or system

• To improve the performance and efficiency of the targeted computer network or system.

Which of the following is a type of DoS attack?

• Malware

• SQL Injection

• Phishing

• DDoS

What is a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack?

• A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is a type of physical attack where an attacker physically stands between two parties and eavesdrops on their communication.

• A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is a type of cyber attack where an attacker gains unauthorized access to a network and steals sensitive information.

• A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is a type of social engineering attack where an attacker manipulates a victim into revealing confidential information.

• A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is a type of cyber attack where an attacker intercepts and relays communication between two parties without their knowledge.

Which of the following is a common method used in MitM attacks?

• SQL injection

• DNS poisoning

• ARP spoofing

• Phishing

What is an SQL injection attack?

• A technique used to speed up SQL queries by optimizing the database structure.

• A type of security vulnerability where an attacker can insert malicious SQL code into a query.

• A type of virus that targets SQL databases and corrupts the data.

• A method of encrypting SQL queries to protect against unauthorized access.

Which of the following statements is true about SQL injection attacks?

• SQL injection attacks allow attackers to manipulate or access unauthorized data.

• SQL injection attacks can only be prevented by using a firewall.

• SQL injection attacks are only possible if the attacker has physical access to the server.

• SQL injection attacks can only be performed on websites that use SQL databases.

What is a malware attack?

• A malware attack is a hardware malfunction.

• A malware attack is a type of computer virus.

• A malware attack is a form of social engineering.

• A malware attack is a malicious software or code that is designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network.

Which of the following is a common type of malware?

• phishing

• spyware

• adware

• computer virus

What is the purpose of a Trojan horse?

• The purpose of a Trojan horse is to protect users' devices from malware.

• The purpose of a Trojan horse is to enhance the performance of users' devices.

• The purpose of a Trojan horse is to provide users with free software and services.

• The purpose of a Trojan horse is to deceive users and gain unauthorized access to their devices or steal their information.