Cyber Security Threats Quiz

What is the aim of a brute-force attack?

• To intercept data communications

• To slow down networks

• To encrypt data

• To try all possible passwords until the correct one is found

What type of malware replicates itself in order to spread to other computers?

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan horse

• Spyware

What is the motivation for a ransomware attack?

• To display large numbers of adverts

• To find information about users

• To receive a ransom (money)

• To slow down networks

What is the main purpose of spyware?

• To replicate itself in other programs

• To display large numbers of adverts

• To find information about users

• To encrypt the hard drive

What is the main goal of adware?

• To intercept data communications

• To display large numbers of adverts

• To find information about users

• To slow down networks

What is the term used for obtaining data, without permission, passing through a network?

• Brute-force attack

• Pharming

• Data interception

• Hacking

What is the main technique used in a phishing attack?

• Obtaining confidential information by asking for it

• Trying all possible passwords until the correct one is found

• Sending emails pretending to be from a bank or website

• Flooding a server with pointless requests

What is the purpose of social engineering?

• To slow down networks

• To encrypt data

• To display large numbers of adverts

• To obtain confidential information by asking for it

What is the main goal of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack?

• To slow down networks

• To intercept data communications

• To flood a server with pointless requests

• To obtain confidential information by asking for it

What is the term used for changing DNS records to point to the wrong IP address?

• Pharming

• Phishing

• Adware

• Spyware