Understanding Cybersecurity Threats and Attacks

Which of the following best describes a phishing attack?

• An attempt to physically steal a computer from an office

• A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity via email or message

• A type of malware that encrypts files for ransom

• A brute-force attack on a password

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

• Trojan

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Spyware

What is the main goal of ransomware?

• To monitor user activity

• To steal login credentials

• To encrypt files and demand payment for their release

• To display unwanted advertisements

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• Exploiting a software vulnerability

• Guessing a password using brute force

• Tricking someone into revealing their password over the phone

• Installing a keylogger

A network vulnerability that allows attackers to intercept and alter communications between two parties is known as:

• Man-in-the-middle attack

• Denial-of-service attack

• Phishing attack

• SQL injection

Which of the following is NOT a common type of malware?

• Virus

• Firewall

• Trojan

• Spyware

What is the primary method used in phishing attacks to trick victims?

• Physical threats

• Deceptive emails or websites

• Network scanning

• Software updates

Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?

• Worm

• Trojan

• Ransomware

• Rootkit

What is a common sign that a computer has been infected with ransomware?

• The computer runs faster than usual

• Files become inaccessible and a ransom note appears

• The screen turns blue and restarts

• The mouse stops working

Which of the following is a technique used in social engineering?

• SQL injection

• Pretexting

• Buffer overflow

• Port scanning