Microsoft Announces Foreign Cyberattacks On Presidential Campaigns

Microsoft Announces Foreign Cyberattacks On Presidential Campaigns

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The video discusses the presidential campaigns of President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, highlighting a Russian hacking attempt on Biden's campaign. Microsoft identified the Russian group Strontium as responsible for attacks on over 200 political organizations, the same group linked to the 2016 election email hacks of Hillary Clinton.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which two political figures are mentioned in the context of the presidential campaigns?

President Trump and Joe Biden

Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden

Barack Obama and President Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the recent cybersecurity threat reported by Reuters?

A data breach at the Pentagon

A malware attack on the White House

A phishing attack on Trump's campaign

A Russian hacking attempt on Biden's advisory firm

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization reported the cyber attacks by the Russian group Strontium?

Google

Apple

Microsoft

Amazon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many political and advocacy organizations were reportedly attacked by Strontium?

50

100

150

200

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which previous election was affected by the same group accused of current cyber attacks?

2018

2012

2016

2014