PLTW Cyber 2.2.1

What is the goal of a Botnet Attack (DDoS)?

• To intercept a victim's connection to a website

• To flood a victim's server with fake data packets

• To demand payment to recover from an attack

• To steal sensitive information

What is the purpose of a Keylogger Attack?

• To test system security and report vulnerabilities

• To gain access to restricted parts of a computer

• To track keystrokes and steal sensitive information

• To encrypt victim's data

What does an On-Path Attack involve?

• Demanding payment to recover from an attack

• Tracking keystrokes and stealing sensitive information

• Flooding a victim's server with fake data packets

• Intercepting a victim's connection to a website

What is a characteristic of a Rootkit Attack?

• Easy to detect malware

• Gains access to restricted parts of a computer

• Tracks keystrokes and steals sensitive information

• Floods a victim's server with fake data packets

What type of attack involves programming errors in software applications?

• Ransomware Attack

• On-Path Attack

• Keylogger Attack

• Botnet Attack (DDoS)

What is the goal of a Ransomware Attack?

• To demand payment to recover from an attack

• To encrypt victim's data

• To gain access to restricted parts of a computer

• To flood a victim's server with fake data packets