Hacking

What are the three new offences established by the Computer Misuse Act (1990)?

• Unauthorized access to government websites, Unauthorized access to news websites, Unauthorized access to educational platforms
• Unauthorized downloading of software, Unauthorized sharing of files, Unauthorized use of social media
• Unauthorized access to personal emails, Unauthorized access to online shopping accounts, Unauthorized access to gaming platforms
• Unauthorised access to a computer, Unauthorised access with intent to cause harm, Unauthorised access which harms the operation of a computer

What is the main goal of a Black Hat Hacker?

• To develop new cybersecurity software
• To provide ethical hacking services to companies
• To legally test the security of computer systems
• To engage in malicious activities and illegal hacking

What is the primary objective of a Red Hat Hacker?

• To act as a vigilante hacker and target malicious Hackers

• To provide cybersecurity training to organizations
• To develop new hacking tools for ethical purposes
• To engage in illegal hacking activities

What is the primary motivation behind a Grey Hat Hacker's actions?

• National security
• Enjoyment
• Vigilante

• Revenge

What is the main risk associated with a Brute Force Attack?

• The exposure of encryption keys
• The disruption of network services
• The installation of malicious software on a network
• The potential compromise of sensitive data through password guessing

What is the definition of hacking in the context of cyber security?

• Creating new software programs
• Gaining unauthorized access to data or taking control of a computer system
• Installing antivirus software
• Designing computer hardware

Which type of hacker is known for being malicious and engaging in illegal activities?

• Grey Hat Hacker
• White Hat Hacker
• Blue Hat Hacker
• Black Hat Hacker

What is the main risk associated with a DoS / DDoS Attack?

• Increased data storage capacity
• Disruption of services and potential data breaches
• Improved network performance
• Enhanced cybersecurity measures

What is the primary goal of a Man in the Middle Attack?

• To encrypt all network traffic
• To delete sensitive data from a server
• To overload a network with traffic
• To intercept and eavesdrop on communication

What happens in a Man in the Middle Attack?

• A virus spreads rapidly across a network
• A hacker gains control of a computer system remotely
• A network is flooded with excessive traffic
• Someone intercepts communication between two parties without their knowledge