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WorksheetsCyber Security Threats Quiz
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
What is ransomware?
A tool for strengthening data encryption
Software that encrypts data, demanding payment for access
A program that helps recover lost data
A virus that deletes data permanently
What does phishing typically involve?
Sending legitimate-looking emails to obtain sensitive information
Offering free software downloads
Encrypting files without the user's consent
Sending spam emails with no harmful intent
What characterizes an insider threat?
Misuse of access by employees or contractors
Regular data backups by insiders
Threats from external hackers only
Use of strong passwords by employees
What is a DDoS attack?
Decrypting user data without permission
Overloading a system with traffic to make it inoperable
Stealing passwords through fake websites
Sending legitimate emails to verify user accounts
What is the main goal of phishing attacks?
To improve network security
To provide entertainment
To advertise products
To trick individuals into revealing sensitive information
How can organizations protect against insider threats?
By ignoring the potential for internal threats
By outsourcing security management
By providing unrestricted access to all employees
By conducting regular security training and monitoring
How do AI-based attacks pose a threat?
By making attacks more predictable
By improving firewall security
By slowing down network speeds
By automating and sophisticating attack generation
What vulnerability does IoT introduce?
Decreased internet usage
Improved user privacy
Exploitation of security weaknesses in connected devices
Increased physical security
What potential does quantum computing have in cyber security?
To reduce processing power needs
To eliminate the need for passwords
To break traditional encryption methods
To enhance current encryption methods
What are deep fakes primarily used for?
Enhancing social media platforms
Creating or hiding criminal activity
Educational purposes
Improving video quality
