Chapter 14 Quiz 4

Which of the following is a type of DoS attack?

• Data encryption

• Overwhelming Quantity of Traffic

• User authentication

• Secure data transmission

What happens when a threat actor sends maliciously formatted packets?

• The device speeds up

• The device runs very slowly or crashes

• The network becomes more secure

• The application improves performance

What is a botnet in the context of DDoS attacks?

• A secure network

• A collection of zombies

• A type of firewall

• A data encryption tool

What role does the CnC system play in a DDoS attack?

• It secures the network

• It sends control messages to zombies

• It encrypts data

• It improves application performance

Who is the botmaster in a DDoS attack?

• The network administrator

• The threat actor controlling the botnet

• The user of the application

• The security officer

How can a botnet be controlled remotely?

• Through a secure network

• Using Internet Relay Chat (IRC) or a web server

• By encrypting data

• By enhancing application performance

What is the role of zombies in a DDoS attack?

• To secure the network

• To scan and infect more hosts

• To encrypt data

• To enhance application speed

What is a botnet?

• A network of secure servers

• A group of zombies controlled by handlers

• A type of firewall

• A software update tool

What type of devices did Mirai malware primarily target?

• Smartphones

• IoT devices with default login information

• Personal computers

• Gaming consoles

What was the primary target of Mirai's attacks?

• Personal emails

• CCTV cameras

• Banking systems

• Social media accounts