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WorksheetsInternet Security and History of Hacking Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
o A _________ is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
SSL
firewall
digital certificate
malware
___________ is a protocol used to establish encrypted links between a web server and a browser.
digital certificate
Secure Sockets Layer
malware
encryption
A ______________ is used to verify the identity of a user or a website and to establish a secure connection.
digital certificate
firewall
DDoS attack
Certificate Authority
_________ is malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
malware
virus
worm
DDoS attack
A ______ requires user action to spread (e.g., opening an infected file), while a ______ can spread independently without user intervention
virus/worm
worm/virus
DDos attack/worm
worm/DDos attack
__________ is the process of converting data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
encryption
decoding
phishing
hacking
A Certificate Authority is an organization that issues _______________ and verifies the identity of the certificate holder
digital certificates
malware
viruses
worms
____________ is a cybercrime where attackers attempt to steal sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
Phishing
Hacking
Encoding
Decoding
A ___________ is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software but performs malicious actions once installed
Trojan horse
worm
SSL protocol
digital certificate
________________ is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware from computers and networks.
Anti-virus software
digital certificate
SSL protocol
malware
____________ is a security process where users provide two different authentication factors to verify their identity (e.g., password + SMS code).
Two-factor authentication
digital certificate
SSL protocol
encoding
A _________ creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet, protecting user data from interception
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
firewall
antivirus software
SSL protocol
A __________ is a method of hacking where attackers try all possible combinations of passwords until they find the correct one.
brute force attack
DDos attack
Troyan horse
worm
A _________ is an attempt to make a website or network unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources.
DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack
brute force attack
worm
Troyan horse
______ is unsecured, while _____ uses _______ encryption to secure data transmitted between a browser and a server.
HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TSL
HTTPS/SSL/TSL, HTTP
SSL/TSL/HTTPS, HTTP
HTTP/SSL/TSL, HTTPS
