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What is the primary purpose of a digital signature in cybersecurity?

• To encrypt sensitive data

• To verify the integrity and authenticity of a message

• To generate random keys

• To compress data for transmission

Which of the following techniques is most commonly used by ransomware to evade detection by antivirus software?

• Polymorphism

• ARP SPoofing

• SQL injection

• File compression

What is the main benefit of using two-factor authentication in cybersecurity?

• It simplifies the login process

• It provides an additional layer of security

• It eliminates the need for passwords

• It speeds up data transfer

Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers?

• Trojan

• Spyware

• Worm

• Adware

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network security system?

• To block unauthorized access

• To monitor network traffic

• To perform regular backups

• To encrypt data transmissions

What is the role of encryption in protecting data during transmission?

• To ensure data is readable by all parties

• To prevent unauthorized access to the data

• To increase the speed of data transfer

• To create backups of the data

What is the main function of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

• To prevent unauthorized access to a network

• To perform regular software updates

• To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity

• To encrypt sensitive data

I block access to devices by flooding network resources, amplify attacks through misconfigured services, and disrupt availability without direct data theft. Who am I?

• Denial of Service (DoS) attacker
• Phishing attacker
• Malware developer
• Network administrator