Cyber Law & Ethics Quiz(Section 2.2)

What does malware refer to?

• Malicious software designed to harm systems

• A type of firewall

• A secure coding practice

• A method of data encryption

Which type of malware encrypts files and demands a ransom?

• Virus

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Trojan

What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack primarily aimed at?

• Gaining unauthorized access

• Installing malware

• Disrupting service availability

• Stealing data

Which attack method floods a target with excessive traffic?

• Session Hijacking

• Volume-based Attack

• Protocol Attack

• Application Layer Attack

What is the main goal of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

• To gain unauthorized access

• To disrupt services using multiple devices

• To steal sensitive information

• To install spyware

Which of the following is a method to mitigate DoS attacks?

• Using strong passwords

• User education

• Regularly updating software

• Implementing DDoS protection services

What does SQL Injection exploit?

• User passwords

• Malicious email attachments

• Weaknesses in web applications

• Network vulnerabilities

What is a common consequence of a successful web attack?

• Improved system performance

• Data breach

• Enhanced security measures

• Increased user trust

What is session hijacking?

• Redirecting DNS requests

• Flooding a network with traffic

• Taking over an active user session

• Installing malware on a device

Which of the following is a method to prevent session hijacking?

• Disabling two-factor authentication

• Implementing secure session handling

• Using HTTP instead of HTTPS

• Allowing unlimited session duration