Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Examples include viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware.
Cyber Threats

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9th Grade
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Darling Joslin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Malware
Phishing
Adware
Spyware
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in electronic communications.
Malware
Zero Day
Phishing
Botnet
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment to restore access to the data.
Malware
Ransomware
DDOs
Adware
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An attack that floods a network or website with excessive traffic, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users.
DDOs
Botnet
Man in the middle
Adware
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Manipulating people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security, often by pretending to be someone trustworthy.
SQL injection
Malware
Spyware
Social Engineering
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An attack that targets a software vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor, occurring before a patch or fix is available.
Social Engineering
Zero Day
DDOs
Malware
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Software that secretly collects information about a person or organization without their knowledge, often to track browsing habits or capture personal data.
Spyware
Adware
Ransomware
Zero Day
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