Types of Information Security Violations

A guest user accessing an administrator modules without permission is an example of what?

• A malware attack

• A data breach

• Unauthorized access

• Phishing

Which of the following is a primary preventative measure against data breaches?

• Shredding physical documents

• Encrypting sensitive data and using firewalls

• Conducting background checks on employees

• Using strong passwords

A ransomware attack that locks files and demands a payment is categorized as a:

• Denial of Service (DoS) attack

• Malware attack

• Physical security violation

• Data tampering

What is a key strategy to prevent phishing and social engineering attacks?

• Installing and updating antivirus software

• Using firewalls and anti-DDoS services

• Educating individuals to recognize suspicious emails and behavior.

• Encrypting sensitive data

Flooding a website with traffic to make it inaccessible to legitimate users is known as what type of attack?

• Phishing

• Malware attack

• Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS) attack

• Insider threat

An employee copying sensitive files to a personal USB drive is an example of an:

• Insider threat

• Unpatched software vulnerability

• Improper disposal of data

• Unauthorized access attempt

Using checksums, hashing, and digital signatures is a method to prevent:

• Phishing attacks

• Data tampering

• Malware infections

• Physical security violations

Stealing a laptop that contains unencrypted data is considered a:

• Malware attack

• Phishing attempt

• Physical security violation

• Denial of Service attack

Ignoring security patches and using outdated operating systems with known flaws is an example of:

• A data breach

• An insider threat

• Data tampering

• Unpatched software or systems

Throwing away printed documents containing sensitive information without shredding them is an example of:

• A physical security violation

• A Denial of Service attack

• Improper disposal of data

• A malware attack