Cybersecurity Attacks Quiz

What is a Brute Force Attack?

• An attack that uses a single attempt to access data

• An attack that makes multiple attempts to discover something

• An attack that involves physical damage to hardware

• An attack that uses social engineering

Which of the following is a reason why people might hack?

• To learn new languages

• To steal data

• To improve computer speed

• To create art

Which malware type often requires user interaction to spread?

• Worms

• Viruses

• Spyware

• Ransomware

What is a common characteristic of Trojans?

• They display ads

• They disguise as legitimate software

• They encrypt files

• They replicate automatically

What is required for a virus to infect a system?

• Automatic execution

• User initiation/execution

• System reboot

• Internet connection

What effect do worms have on network performance?

• They speed up the network.

• They have no effect.

• They slow down the network.

• They improve security.

What is the effect of ransomware on file accessibility?

• Files become more accessible

• Files are encrypted and inaccessible

• Files are organized into folders

• Files are deleted permanently

What was the main method of payment demanded by the WannaCry ransomware?

• Credit card

• PayPal

• Bitcoin

• Bank transfer

What is the main purpose of a 'back door' in a trojan?

• To improve software performance

• To allow remote access to a computer

• To update the software

• To enhance security

What is the deceptive aspect of a trojan?

• It is invisible

• It appears to be useful

• It is very fast

• It is very large