DDoS and SQLi attacks

What does DDoS stand for?

• Distributed Denial of Service

• Direct Delay of Server

• Disruption Device on Site

• Device Domain Override System

What is the goal of a DDoS attack?

• To crash or slow down a website

• To speed up a website

• To send an email

• To log in as admin

What did attackers steal in the TalkTalk SQLi case?

• Passwords and customer data

• Phones

• Money from ATMs

• Server hardware

How does a DDoS attack cause disruption?

• It overwhelms the network

• It deletes files

• It steals data

• It uploads viruses

Which of the following is an example of a SQL injection?

• OR 1=1

• SELECT username FROM users

• DROP TABLE students

• OR 1=0

Why is Peter Symonds College at risk of DDoS?

• It runs public-facing web services

• It has too many printers

• It stores movies

• It mines bitcoin

What happens if SQL input isn't validated?

• Hackers may get unauthorised access

• It loads faster

• More users can register

• The server turns off

How can you recognise a system is under DDoS?

• Website becomes very slow or crashes

• It's loading faster

• Users get logged in automatically

• Pop-ups appear

Which of these is a common result of successful SQL injection?

• Data loss

• Increased Wi-Fi speed

• New website design

• System backup

Which of these is a potential consequence of a successful DDoS attack?

• Enhanced security

• Increased website traffic

• Better user experience

• Loss of service availability