Understanding Cybersecurity Threats

What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?

• To steal physical property

• To obtain sensitive information

• To damage hardware

• To improve network speed

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Worm

• Firewall

• Trojan Horse

Ransomware typically demands payment in which form?

• Credit card

• Cryptocurrency

• Cash

• Check

Which of the following is a common characteristic of social engineering attacks?

• Use of encryption

• Exploiting human psychology

• Physical destruction of devices

• Network scanning

What is a key difference between a virus and a worm?

• A virus can replicate itself, while a worm cannot

• A worm can spread without human action, while a virus needs a host file

• A virus is always harmful, while a worm is not

• A worm is a type of antivirus software

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?

• Personalized greeting

• Spelling and grammatical errors

• Secure email address

• No attachments

What is the primary purpose of ransomware?

• To delete files permanently

• To encrypt files and demand payment for decryption

• To monitor user activity

• To improve system performance

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• Installing antivirus software

• Sending a fake email to obtain passwords

• Updating software regularly

• Using a strong password

What type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?

• Spyware

• Adware

• Trojan Horse

• Rootkit

Which of the following is a preventive measure against phishing attacks?

• Clicking on all email links

• Using multi-factor authentication

• Disabling antivirus software

• Sharing passwords openly