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WorksheetsCybersecurity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the term for a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity via email?
Ransomware
Phishing
Spoofing
Keylogging
Which type of cyber security incident involves software that is designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system?
Phishing
Malware
Data leakage
SQL injection
What is it called when unauthorized individuals gain access to a company's data or networks?
Data breach
Phishing
Malware infection
Social engineering
What type of attack involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes?
Phishing
Social engineering
Insider threat
Data breach
What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack intended to do?
Steal user data
Encrypt files for ransom
Interrupt the availability of a service
Gain unauthorized access to network devices
Which type of cyber security threat comes from within an organization, often by an employee or former employee?
Phishing
Malware
Insider threat
Social engineering
What is the term used to describe any event that has the potential to cause harm to an organization's information systems or data?
Security protocol
Security incident
Security policy
Security audit
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of a phishing email?
A sense of urgency
Spelling and grammar mistakes
The use of personal information
A clear and concise message
What is the primary goal of malware?
To provide unauthorized remote access to a user's device
To strengthen the security of a system
To repair corrupted files
To disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems
Which of the following best describes a data breach?
A successful phishing attempt
An accidental data deletion by an employee
Unauthorized access to or disclosure of personal information
A website being temporarily unavailable
