WorksheetsCyber Security Threats/Attacks Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is phishing?
Phishing is a type of fishing done in the ocean
Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers send fraudulent emails or messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.
Phishing is a type of gardening technique
Phishing is a type of bird species
How can individuals protect themselves from phishing attacks?
Click on all links in unsolicited emails
Provide personal information to any sender without verifying their legitimacy
Ignore suspicious emails and click on all attachments
Be cautious of unsolicited emails, not clicking on suspicious links, and verifying the legitimacy of the sender before providing any personal information.
What is ransomware?
A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or files until a sum of money is paid.
A type of software used to create backups of computer files
A type of software designed to speed up computer performance
A type of software used to enhance computer security
What are the common ways ransomware is spread?
Phishing emails, malicious attachments, infected websites, and software vulnerabilities
Using strong and unique passwords
Regularly updating security patches
Downloading free antivirus software
What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
A cyber attack that seeks to make a network resource unavailable to its intended users
A method of encrypting data
A type of computer virus
A form of social engineering attack
What are the potential impacts of a successful DoS attack?
Increase in customer trust, financial gains, improved reputation
No impact on services, no financial losses, no damage to reputation
Enhanced security measures, improved customer satisfaction, increased revenue
Disruption of services, financial losses, damage to reputation, and loss of customer trust
What is malware?
Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt a computer system.
A type of weather phenomenon
A new type of computer game
A type of gardening tool
How can malware infect a computer system?
By using a firewall
Through email attachments, malicious websites, infected USB drives, or software downloads.
Through physical contact with the computer
By turning off the computer
What is smishing?
A type of fishing technique used by professional anglers
A form of phishing attack conducted through text messages or SMS
A method of building relationships in a professional setting
A type of software used to protect against cyber attacks
............. is the use of cyber attacks against an enemy state, causing comparable harm to actual warfare and/or disrupting vital computer systems.
Phishing
Hacking
Cyberwarfare
ransomware
