Types of Cybersecurity Attacks

What is a common type of malware attack that involves tricking users into revealing sensitive information?

• virus

• spam

• phishing

• hacking

Which of the following is a type of malware attack that encrypts files and demands a ransom for their release?

• ransomware

• phishing

• spyware

• adware

What is a common type of malware attack that floods a network or website with excessive traffic, causing it to become unavailable?

• Phishing

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• DDoS

Which of the following is a type of malware attack that exploits vulnerabilities in a website's database to manipulate or extract data?

• SQL injection

• Ransomware

• Phishing

• Cross-site scripting

What is a common method used by malware to spread from one computer to another?

• Phishing emails, social media links, and online advertisements.

• Email attachments, malicious websites, infected software downloads, and removable storage devices.

• Antivirus software, firewalls, and system updates.

• Bluetooth connections, Wi-Fi networks, and USB connections.

Which of the following is a type of malware attack that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it?

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Trojan horse

What is a common type of malware attack that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's activities?

• phishing

• ransomware

• adware

• keylogger

Which of the following is a type of malware attack that gains unauthorized access to a computer system and gives control to the attacker?

• backdoor

• trojan

• worm

• virus

What is a common type of malware attack that modifies or replaces the operating system's core files to gain control over a computer?

• Adware

• Trojan horse

• Spyware

• rootkit

Which of the following is a type of malware attack that displays unwanted advertisements to the user?

• ransomware

• spyware

• adware

• phishing