Round1_ThinkBeforeYouClick

Which of the following is an act of illegally cracking or hacking into any computer system, as defined under a specific section of the Indian IT Act?

• Stealing data

• Putting antivirus into victim’s system

• Cracking or illegally hacking into a system

• Stealing hardware components

What is the primary purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in cybersecurity?

• To boost Wi-Fi signal strength

• To block malicious websites

• To encrypt and secure communication over the internet

• To enhance hardware performance

Which term is used for malicious software that infects a computer, locks the files, and then demands a ransom for their release?

• Worm

• Trojan

• Ransomware

• Browser Hijacker

What is the main objective of a CAPTCHA in online security?

• Detecting malware

• Authenticating users

• Preventing automated bots

• All of the above

The theft of personal identifying information, such as a name or credit card number, without permission to commit fraud, is known as:

• ATM fraud

• Identity theft

• Advanced persistent threats

• Exit scams

A firewall in cybersecurity refers to:

• A protective suit worn by cybersecurity professionals.

• A physical barrier around computer servers.

• A security system that monitors and controls network traffic.

• Software for preventing computer overheating.

What does the acronym AES stand for in the context of encryption?

• Automated Encryption Strength

• Advanced Encryption Standard

• Algorithm Encrypted System

• Advanced Encryption Solution

Which of the following is a technique where cybercriminals create fictitious web pages or domains to deceive users and obtain sensitive information?

• Mimicking

• Pharming

• Spamming

• Website-Duplication

What is a Botnet?

• A type of firewall software.

• A single malicious software program.

• A group of compromised computers networked together and used by hackers.

• A secure storage for passwords.

A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack aims to:

• Steal sensitive personal data.

• Overwhelm a system or network with traffic, making it unavailable.

• Encrypt a user's files for ransom.

• Install a backdoor in a server.