Cybersecurity Threats Quiz

Trojans, spyware, adware, and worms are all examples of:

• Viruses

• Ransomware

• Social engineering

• Malware

What is the term for when human users of a system are tricked into providing confidential information?

• Malware

• Phishing

• Social engineering

• Botnet

Which of the following is included in social engineering?

• Hacking

• Phishing

• Encryption

• Firewall

What does the term "blagging" refer to in the context of social engineering?

• Creating fake websites

• Tricking someone into giving information

• Encrypting data

• Installing malware

What is the purpose of a botnet?

• To protect user data

• To perform distributed attacks

• To create strong passwords

• To encrypt files

What is a common goal of social engineering attacks?

• To improve system performance

• To gain unauthorized access to information

• To develop new software

• To enhance user experience

What does ransomware prevent the user from doing?

• Accessing the internet

• Accessing their files

• Installing new software

• Sending emails

What is the first action taken by ransomware on a computer?

• Encrypts files

• Deletes files

• Installs updates

• Sends emails

What is the typical demand made by ransomware attackers?

• A software update

• A ransom payment

• A hardware upgrade

• A password reset

Which company provided the statistic about business leaders' cybersecurity concerns?

• Gartner

• Accenture

• Verizon

• IBM