Cyber Security Threats Quiz

What percentage of the global population is using the internet?

• 79%

• 49%

• 69%

• 59%

What is another name for Cyber Security?

• Data Security

• System Security

• Information Technology Security

• Network Security

What is the primary goal of phishing attacks?

• To create fake websites

• To damage software

• To gain unauthorized access to personal information

• To steal hardware

In a ransomware attack, what do cyber criminals demand?

• Software update

• System shutdown

• Ransom payment

• Personal information

What is malware short for?

• Malicious Software

• Malfunctioning Software

• Malware System

• Malicious System

What is a Man-in-the-Middle attack?

• An attack where the hacker damages software

• An attack where the hacker sends spam emails

• An attack where the hacker intercepts communication between two parties

• An attack where the hacker steals hardware

What is a Trojan Horse in cyber security?

• A type of phishing attack

• A malware disguised as legitimate software

• A network security tool

• A type of ransomware

What does SQL Injection allow a hacker to do?

• Intercept communication

• Interfere with SQL queries

• Send spam emails

• Steal hardware

What does DOS stand for?

• Denial of Service

• Digital Operating System

• Data Overload System

• Distributed Online Security

What is the main difference between DOS and DDOS attacks?

• DOS uses a single device, DDOS uses multiple devices

• DOS is more dangerous than DDOS

• DOS targets hardware, DDOS targets software

• DOS is a type of phishing attack