NPTEL-1

How do spear-phishing attacks differ from general phishing attacks?

• They use only phone calls as a medium
• They are randomly sent to thousands of people
• They target specific individuals with personalized messages
• They do not involve malware at all

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What does ransomware typically do to a victim’s files?

• Deletes them permanently
• Encrypts them to prevent access
• Transfers them to another device
• Makes them publicly available online

Which of the following are examples of systems protected under Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)?

• Gaming consoles and home Wi-Fi routers
• SCADA systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and operational technology
• Social media networks and entertainment apps
• Educational platforms and student databases

_______________ is the protection of information assets that use, store, or transmit information through the application of policy, education, and technology.

• Network Security
• Operations Security
• Communications Security
• Information Security

_______ is the property of information that describes how data is whole, complete, and uncorrupted.

• Integrity
• Availability
• Confidentiality
• Accuracy

To protect the confidentiality of information, which of the following measures can be taken:

• Information classification
• Secure document storage
• Application of general security policies
• All the above

In the context of cybersecurity, how can technology act as a source of threat?

• It includes tools that can attack other networks
• It increases internet traffic for organizations
• It automates routine business operations
• Through software that prevents users from sharing information

Information Security is not a process, but a product or a technology.

• True
• False

___________ is a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables.

• Session Hijacking
• Salting
• Social Engineering
• Smurf Attack

Which of the following scenarios represents a breach involving protected health information (PHI)?

• Sharing a patient’s prescription history along with their name
• Forwarding anonymous health statistics to a research team
• Posting a hospital’s general policy on patient intake
• Transmitting appointment schedules without personal details