Network Security [OCR GCSE]

Aarav, Elsie, and Mia are working on a school project on their computer. Suddenly, they notice some unusual activity on their computer. What could be the potential effect of a malware attack on their computer?

• Enhanced data security

• Files for their project becoming corrupt or encrypted

• Improved system performance

• Increase in internet speed

William's company recently faced a denial-of-service attack. What is a potential consequence that his company could face due to this attack?

• Improved brand reputation

• Loss of profits due to server downtime

• Increase in revenue

• Enhanced productivity

Amelia, Eesha, and Max are working on a cybersecurity project. They come across a term 'packet-sniffer'. What would be the purpose of a packet-sniffer in a real-world network attack scenario?

• To improve the performance of the server in their school

• To prevent data interception in their school's network

• To monitor data transfer in a potential cyber attack

• To enhance the security of their school's network

Charlie, a cybersecurity student, is learning about SQL injection hacks. He comes across a scenario where an attacker successfully performs an SQL injection. What could potentially be revealed in this scenario?

• System vulnerabilities

• Corporate data theft

• Encrypted data in the database

• Hidden data in the database

Matilda, Anaya, and Priya are working on a school project about computer systems. According to their research, what is a common cause of system vulnerabilities?

• Using outdated hardware in the school's computer lab

• Careless behavior by people using the systems

• Advanced hacking techniques they read about online

• Inadequate network security at their school

Henry received an email that appeared to be from his bank, asking him to update his account details. Unknowingly, he clicked on the link and provided the requested information. This is a common example of phishing. What is a potential consequence of this phishing attack for Henry?

• Enhanced data security

• Increased financial stability

• Improved brand image

• Reputation damage

Imagine Muhammad, Benjamin, and Aarav are working in a cybersecurity firm. What could be the potential impact on their company if it falls victim to a brute-force attack?

• Financial loss

• Enhanced data security

• Loss of sensitive information

• Improved brand reputation

Sebastian, Leo, and Rosie are working on a school project where they have to secure a network. They discuss the potential consequences of data interception in a network attack. What could be a potential consequence?

• Enhanced productivity

• Unauthorized access to systems

• Enhanced network performance

• Improved data security

Lily, Elsie, and Henry are working in a computer lab. If a worm infects one of their computers, what could potentially happen to the network's internet connection?

• The internet connection speed in the lab might enhance

• The internet connection in the lab might slow down

• The performance of the system in the lab might improve

• The data security in the lab might enhance

Aarav, Ella, and Alexander are working on a group project. If they are careless and leave their system vulnerable, what could be a potential consequence?

• Increased productivity

• Reputation damage

• Improved data encryption

• Enhanced network security