Cybersecurity Attack Types Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a reconnaissance attack?

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• Sniffing

• Virus infection

• Ransomware

What is the primary goal of a reconnaissance attack?

• To disrupt network operations

• To secretly gather information about a system or network

• To destroy data permanently

• To encrypt files and demand ransom

Spoofing is a technique used to:

• Encrypt data for secure transmission

• Disguise an attacker's identity by impersonating another entity

• Protect network resources from unauthorized access

• Strengthen firewall defences

Denial of Service (DoS) attacks are aimed at:

• Gaining unauthorized access to a network

• Making a system or network unavailable to users

• Stealing sensitive user credentials

• Spreading malware to other systems

What type of attack involves inserting malicious code into a system to cause harm?

• Reconnaissance attack

• Malicious code attack

• Denial of Service attack

• Phishing attack

Which of the following is a method used in sniffing attacks?

• Encrypting network traffic

• Intercepting and analysing network packets

• Sending fake emails to users

• Blocking network traffic with firewalls

A spoofing attack involves:

• Replacing malware with legitimate software

• Masquerading as a trusted entity to gain access

• Physically damaging a system's hardware

• Encrypting data for security

Which of the following attacks is commonly used in phishing scams?

• DoS attack

• Sniffing attack

• Spoofing attack

• Brute force attack

Which of the following best describes malware?

• A tool used to improve network security

• Software designed to damage or disrupt systems

• A security mechanism to prevent cyberattacks

• A backup method to recover lost data

A hacker sends an email pretending to be from a legitimate source to steal login credentials. What type of attack is this?

• DoS attack

• Sniffing attack

• Phishing attack

• DDoS attack