Cyber Security Threats Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Ransomware

• Virus

• Trojan

• Phishing

What is the primary goal of a brute force attack?

• To flood a server with useless traffic

• To manipulate people into giving up information

• To decode encrypted data through trial and error

• To monitor data streams for sensitive information

How do DDoS attacks typically overload a server?

• By using a single powerful machine

• By stealing sensitive data

• By exploiting software vulnerabilities

• By flooding it with traffic from multiple hijacked devices

What technique involves monitoring network traffic to gather unencrypted passwords?

• Social engineering

• Brute force attack

• Phishing

• Network sniffing

Why is physical theft considered a simple method of data theft?

• It relies on social engineering tactics

• It can be easily executed if storage media are left unsecured

• It involves complex hacking techniques

• It requires advanced technical skills