Types of Cyberattacks Quiz

What is cryptojacking?

• Unauthorized use of a victim's computing resources to mine cryptocurrency

• Intercepting and eavesdropping on communication between two parties

• Disrupting the normal functioning of a computer system, network, or website

• Exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications

What do zero-day exploits target?

• Software vulnerabilities that are unknown to the vendor or have not yet been patched

• Impersonating legitimate entities to steal sensitive information

• Unauthorized use of a victim's computing resources

• Encrypting files or locking users out of their systems

What is phishing?

• Impersonating legitimate entities to trick users into revealing sensitive information

• A type of malware

• A type of denial of service attack

• A type of web application vulnerability

What is malware?

• Software designed to cause harm to a computer, server, or network

• A type of social engineering attack

• A type of software vulnerability

• A type of hardware vulnerability

What do insider threats involve?

• Malicious actions or security breaches perpetrated by individuals within an organization

• Impersonating legitimate entities to trick users into revealing sensitive information

• Disrupting the normal functioning of a computer system, network, or website

• Exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications

What is ransomware?

• Malware that encrypts files or locks users out of their systems until a ransom is paid

• A type of social engineering attack

• A type of denial of service attack

• A type of web application vulnerability

What do XSS attacks involve?

• Injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users

• Launching coordinated attacks against a target

• Exploiting unknown software vulnerabilities

• Unauthorized use of a victim's computing resources

What do SQL injection attacks target?

• Web applications that use SQL databases

• Social media platforms

• Email servers

• Network routers

What are DoS and DDoS attacks designed to do?

• Disrupt the normal functioning of a computer system, network, or website

• Encrypt files and lock users out of their systems

• Intercept and eavesdrop on communication between two parties

• Exploit vulnerabilities in web applications

What is a firewall?

• A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

• A type of social engineering attack

• A type of denial of service attack

• A type of web application vulnerability