8.5.1 Starter

What is DDoS short for?

• Digital Denial of Service

• Directed Denial of Service

• Distributed Denial of Service

• Dynamic Denial of Service

What does DDoS do?

• Increases website traffic

• Slows down network performance

• Disrupts normal traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of Internet traffic

• Protects the network from unauthorized access

What did the Mirai malware do?

• Stole personal information

• Created a botnet to perform DDoS attacks

• Encrypted data for ransom

• Detected vulnerabilities in software

What happened to the people who created it?

• They were awarded for their skills

• They received a government pardon

• They were hired by a cybersecurity firm

• They pleaded guilty to federal crimes

What are Internet of Things (IoT) devices?

• Devices that can only operate with human interaction

• Devices that connect to the internet and share data automatically

• Devices that are used exclusively for gaming

• Devices that cannot connect to the internet

What is the primary purpose of sensors in an IoT application?

• To provide power to the devices

• To collect data from the environment

• To display information on screens

• To increase the weight of the device

What can the data collected by IoT sensors be used for?

• To charge the device batteries

• To create sound effects

• To turn devices on or off and send information to apps for human interaction

• To change the color of the device

How do IoT devices communicate with each other?

• Through direct physical connections

• Using Bluetooth or WiFi

• By postal mail

• They do not communicate

What is a common security concern for IoT devices?

• Physical theft of the devices

• High energy consumption

• Vulnerability to hacking

• Overheating

Which technology is essential for building a DDoS defense strategy?

• Blockchain

• Artificial Intelligence

• Quantum Computing

• 3D Printing