Secure Networking Threats Quiz

What is the first stage in the attack process?

• Scanning

• Reconnaissance

• Gaining Access

• Covering Tracks

Which stage involves using port scanners to identify vulnerabilities?

• Scanning

• Gaining Access

• Reconnaissance

• Maintaining Access

What is the purpose of maintaining access during an attack?

• To scan for more vulnerabilities.

• To erase evidence of the attack.

• To ensure persistent control over the system.

• To gather information about the target.

Deleting log files to hide evidence is part of which attack stage?

• Gaining Access

• Scanning

• Covering Tracks

• Maintaining Access

Who are attackers with political or social motivations?

• Script Kiddies

• Hacktivists

• Cybercriminals

• State-Sponsored Actors

What type of attacker uses existing tools due to lack of experience?

• Cybercriminals

• Hacktivists

• Script Kiddies

• State-Sponsored Actors

Which attackers are backed by governments?

• Cybercriminals

• Script Kiddies

• State-Sponsored Actors

• Hacktivists

Launching ransomware for financial gain is typical of:

• Script Kiddies

• Cybercriminals

• Hacktivists

• State-Sponsored Actors

Exploitable firmware bugs in routers are examples of:

• Software Vulnerabilities

• Human Vulnerabilities

• Hardware Vulnerabilities

• Configuration Errors

Falling for phishing emails is an example of which vulnerability?

• Software Vulnerabilities

• Hardware Vulnerabilities

• Human Vulnerabilities

• Policy Configuration Issues