Cybersecurity Quiz

What is the definition of phishing?

• Legitimate communication to offer discounts.

• Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information.

• Automated spam filtering system.

• Software that protects users from hacking.

What is a Script Buddy?

• A person who writes scripts.

• A person who hacks into electronic road signs

• A writing style used by coders.

• An error in coding.

What is email spam?

• Personalized emails for family and friends.

• Unsolicited messages sent to a large number of users.

• Legitimate advertising emails.

• A type of email for communicating securely.

What is an exploit?

• A piece of software that makes devices slower.

• A system that increases internet traffic.

• An application that helps write scripts.

• Software or data that takes advantage of a vulnerability.

What is identity theft?

• The fraudulent acquisition of personal data.

• Legitimate sharing of personal information.

• A method of securing data.

• A technique to avoid hacking.

What is cybercrime?

• Use of technology for legal activities.

• Illegal hacking into personal data for fun.

• Criminal activities carried out by means of computers.

• Developing security software.

What is hacking?

• The act of gaining unauthorized access to data.

• The process of filtering spam.

• Installing legitimate software.

• Writing scripts for entertainment.

What is havoc?

• Organized system of computers.

• Widespread destruction or chaos.

• The process of exploiting a computer.

• A technique used by hackers to steal data.

What is a traffic jam?

• A slow-moving system for internet traffic.

• A situation with a large number of stationary vehicles on the road.

• An increase in data traffic online.

• A jam in a printer due to excess paper.

What does resort to mean?

• To strengthen something.

• To depend on someone or something.

• To adopt a strategy when others have failed.

• To plan a vacation.