System Attacks Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for system attacks?

• Fun/challenge

• Industrial espionage

• Environmental protection

• Financial gain

What is one reason why systems might be attacked for non-financial purposes?

• Industrial espionage

• Personal vendetta

• Data theft

• Financial gain

What is one reason attackers gain unauthorized access to systems?

• To improve system security

• For amusement or challenge

• To help the system owner

• To create new software

What can attackers gain by attacking a system for fun or challenge?

• Financial profit

• Legal immunity

• Experience for future cyber-attacks

• Ownership of the system

What is a common goal of cyber-attacks related to industrial espionage?

• To improve public relations

• To steal sensitive information

• To enhance system performance

• To develop new software

How can stolen data from industrial espionage be used?

• To aid in system upgrades

• To release a rival's proprietary product

• To improve cybersecurity measures

• To create new marketing strategies

What is a common motivation for attacks on systems?

• Curiosity

• Financial Gain

• Boredom

• Randomness

Which type of attack involves directly stealing money or information?

• Indirect Gain

• Personal Attack

• Direct Gain

• Random Attack

What is an example of an indirect gain attack?

• Phishing

• Extortion

• Hacking for fun

• Social engineering

What might motivate a personal attack on a system?

• Financial profit

• Randomness

• Personal beliefs or opinions

• Curiosity