Cybersecurity Essentials Quiz

What did Cody Brocious demonstrate at the Black Hat hacker conference?

• A new antivirus software

• A game that teaches coding skills

• A security vulnerability in electronic door locks

• A method for encrypting emails

What was the main motivation behind most black-hat hackers' actions, as mentioned in the text?

• Academic research

• Financial gain

• Personal amusement

• Political activism

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT listed as a domain where cybersecurity operates?

• Automobiles

• Businesses

• Personal homes

• The financial sector

What type of cyberattack involves sending overwhelming amounts of traffic to crash a system?

• Malware

• Backdoor attack

• Phishing

• Distributed denial of service

What was the estimated damage caused by the MyDoom virus?

• $38 million

• $38 billion

• $3.8 billion

• $380 million

What does 'ransomware' typically do?

• Encrypts data demanding a ransom

• Sends spam emails from your account

• Steals personal information

• Creates a backdoor for hackers

Which term refers to software that runs automated tasks over the internet?

• Bot

• Worm

• Virus

• Malware

What was the primary purpose of cybersecurity mentioned in the text?

• To protect information systems from hackers

• To monitor employee activities

• To enhance internet speed

• To advertise new tech products

What was the unique aspect of the Stuxnet worm?

• It was used to attack personal computers

• It targeted industrial control systems

• It was the first virus created

• It was spread via email

What method is NOT a part of the cybersecurity defense processes listed?

• Response

• Detection

• Encryption

• Prevention