Module 1.1: Common Threats

Which of the following is NOT considered a common type of cyber threat?

• Malware

• Phishing

• Firewall

• Denial of Service (DoS)

What term describes a weakness in a system that can be exploited by an attacker?

• Threat

• Vulnerability

• Attack

• Exploit

Which of the following is an example of an internal threat?

• Hackers from another country

• Natural disasters

• Disgruntled employees

• Competitors stealing data

What is the primary difference between threats to private and public clouds?

• Private clouds are immune to threats

• Public clouds are always more secure

• Private clouds have more control over security measures

• Public clouds only face external threats

Which of the following is a common user vulnerability?

• Using strong, unique passwords

• Falling for phishing emails

• Regularly updating software

• Enabling two-factor authentication

What type of malware hides itself and provides unauthorized access to a system?

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan horse

• Rootkit

Which threat is specifically designed to exploit vulnerabilities in applications?

• SQL injection

• Physical theft

• Power outage

• Network sniffer

What is a backdoor in cybersecurity?

• A physical entrance to a secure area

• A method to bypass normal authentication

• A type of firewall

• A secure backup system

Which domain in cybersecurity focuses on protecting individual devices?

• User domain

• Application domain

• Device domain

• Network domain

What type of attack aims to make a system or network unavailable to its intended users?

• Man-in-the-middle attack

• Social engineering

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• Eavesdropping