Chapter06

Which technology is used to encrypt communication over the internet and secure online transactions?

• HTTP

• SSL/TLS

• IP

• DNS

Which of the following is NOT a type of security threat in e-commerce?

• Spoofing

• Phishing

• Cross-site scripting

• Advertising

Which of the following is considered the most secure method for authenticating a user on an e-commerce website?

• Passwords alone

• SMS-based two-factor authentication

• Biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition)

• Email verification

Which payment system is based on the principle of using digital currency to conduct transactions without the need for physical money?

• Credit cards

• Mobile payments

• Cryptocurrency

• Cash on delivery

Which of the following is the most common type of attack that exploits vulnerabilities in the web application's input validation?

• Cross-site scripting (XSS)

• SQL injection

• Phishing

• Denial-of-service (DoS)

Which of the following payment methods is typically used for e-commerce transactions and involves transferring funds from one bank account to another?

• PayPal

• Credit card

• Bank transfer

• Cryptocurrency

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack on an e-commerce site?

• Unauthorized access to customer data

• Website downtime, causing loss of business

• Theft of payment card information

• Fraudulent transaction charges

Which type of attack aims to steal sensitive data such as credit card information by tricking users into clicking on malicious links or attachments?

• Phishing

• Cross-site scripting (XSS)

• SQL injection

• Man-in-the-middle attack

Which of the following is a type of cryptography used to verify the identity of a party in a digital transaction?

• Symmetric key cryptography

• Asymmetric key cryptography

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the primary risk of using an insecure public Wi-Fi network during an e-commerce transaction?

• Difficulty in entering payment information

• Data interception and theft by cybercriminals

• The possibility of a denial-of-service attack

• Slow connection speeds