Cybersecurity Attacks Quiz

What is an attack in the context of cybersecurity?

• An attempt to destroy or alter an asset

• A method of securing data

• A type of software

• A network protocol

What distinguishes an active attack from a passive attack?

• Passive attacks are illegal; active attacks are legal

• Active attacks modify data; passive attacks do not

• Active attacks are less harmful than passive attacks

• Active attacks are easier to detect than passive attacks

What is a Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attack?

• An attack where the attacker relays communication between two parties

• An attack that uses brute force to guess passwords

• An attack that involves social engineering

• An attack that targets network hardware

What is a brute-force attack?

• An attempt to guess passwords by trying many combinations

• An attack that uses social engineering techniques

• An attack that involves altering data

• An attack that targets network infrastructure

What is the primary goal of a Smurf attack?

• To render computer networks inoperable

• To steal sensitive information

• To gain unauthorized access to a system

• To modify data in transit

What protocol does a Fraggle attack use?

• HTTP

• TCP

• ICMP

• UDP

What is a dictionary attack?

• An attack that targets network hardware

• An attack that modifies data

• An attack that uses social engineering

• An attack that tries all dictionary words as passwords

What is Cross Site Scripting (XSS)?

• A form of social engineering

• A type of network protocol

• A method of encrypting data

• Inserting malicious code into an application

What does CSRF stand for?

• Cross Site Request Forgery

• Computer Security Response Framework

• Cyber Security Risk Factor

• Centralized Security Response Function

What is the main tactic used in social engineering attacks?

• Manipulating people to divulge confidential information

• Creating fake websites

• Using software to hack systems

• Exploiting network vulnerabilities