BAEL - Digital Security Quiz

What is a digital security risk?

• Any event that could cause loss or damage to digital assets

• Only events related to hardware failure

• A type of software update

• A legal act involving computers

Which term refers to someone who illegally accesses a computer or network with malicious intent?

• Hacker

• Corporate spy

• Script kiddie

• Cyber extortionist

What is the main purpose of online tracking?

• To slow down internet speed

• To collect information about a user's online activity

• To block ads

• To encrypt data

What are cookies?

• Malware that steals passwords

• Small text files that track website activity

• Hardware components in a computer

• A type of encryption

Which type of cybercriminal uses pre-written hacking programs due to lack of technical skills?

• Cracker

• Script kiddie

• Cyberterrorist

• Unethical employee

What is a passive attack?

• An attack that modifies data

• Monitoring unencrypted traffic to steal information

• Physically damaging hardware

• Sending phishing emails

What is an active attack?

• Observing network traffic without interfering

• Bypassing security systems to steal or modify data

• Only targeting hardware components

• Distributing software updates

What is a phishing attack?

• A fake website designed to trick users into revealing personal information

• A type of hardware failure

• A legal method of data collection

• A form of encryption

What is a distributed attack?

• An attack that spreads malware through trusted software updates

• Only targets one specific user

• A legal cybersecurity practice

• A type of firewall

What is an insider attack?

• An attack from an external hacker

• An attack from someone within the organization

• A natural disaster affecting servers

• A type of encryption method