2 Understanding Cybercrime and Cybersecurity

Which cyber threat actor is most likely to attack for financial gain?

• Cyber terrorists

• Hacktivists

• Organised cybercriminals

• Insider threats

What is an insider threat?

• A hacker outside an organization

• An employee or trusted person who misuses access

• A government agency monitoring cyber activity

• A business that reports cybercrimes

What do hacktivists typically aim to achieve?

• Financial gain

• Political or social change

• Destroy government databases

• Create secure business networks

Which of the following is NOT an example of a cyber threat actor?

• Cybercriminals

• Hacktivists

• Social media users

• State-sponsored attackers

Which of the following is considered a critical national infrastructure (CNI) target?

• Social media accounts

• Power grids and water supplies

• Online gaming platforms

• E-commerce websites

Which type of cyberattack is most likely to target consumers?

• DDoS attack

• Phishing scams

• SQL injection

• Man-in-the-middle attacks

Why do businesses rely on cybersecurity?

• To protect customer data and prevent financial losses

• To increase the speed of email communications

• To develop software faster

• To eliminate the need for employees

Which sector is highly dependent on cybersecurity to protect sensitive transactions?

• Healthcare

• Banking and Finance

• Education

• Retail

Which of the following is NOT a common business technology target for cybercrime?

• Financial transactions

• Employee email accounts

• Customer service phone lines

• Cloud storage

Which of the following best describes ransomware?

• Software used to enhance cybersecurity

• Malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment

• A hardware-based security tool

• A method for recovering lost files