Cybersecurity Threats and Protection Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a physical security threat?

• Phishing

• Natural disasters

• Ransomware

• Insider threats

What type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other systems without the need for user intervention?

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan

• Spyware

Which of the following is the primary goal of ransomware?

• To steal passwords

• To damage hardware

• To demand payment in exchange for access to encrypted files

• To track user activity

Which security threat involves manipulating people into revealing confidential information?

• Phishing

• Social engineering

• Malware

• Insider threats

What is a common characteristic of phishing emails?

• They come from a trusted source

• They often contain urgent requests for personal information

• They have attachments that contain malware

• They always come with a legitimate phone number

What is the primary function of a Trojan horse?

• To infect the system and spread itself

• To lock the user out of their system

• To disguise itself as a legitimate program and gain unauthorized access

• To steal passwords from users

Which of the following is a method used by attackers to distribute ransomware?

• Email attachments

• Direct physical access to systems

• Using legitimate websites

• Social media messages

What is an example of an insider threat?

• A hacker breaking into the system from outside the organization

• An employee leaking confidential data intentionally

• A virus spreading through email

• A natural disaster damaging IT infrastructure

What type of malware is designed to collect personal data from users without their knowledge?

• Adware

• Spyware

• Worm

• Virus

What does the term "zero-day exploit" refer to?

• A vulnerability that has been fixed

• An attack that takes advantage of a previously unknown vulnerability

• A malicious email attachment

• A device failure that causes a security breach