WorksheetsDDoS and SQLi attacks
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does DDoS stand for?
Distributed Denial of Service
Direct Delay of Server
Disruption Device on Site
Device Domain Override System
What is the goal of a DDoS attack?
To crash or slow down a website
To speed up a website
To send an email
To log in as admin
What did attackers steal in the TalkTalk SQLi case?
Passwords and customer data
Phones
Money from ATMs
Server hardware
How does a DDoS attack cause disruption?
It overwhelms the network
It deletes files
It steals data
It uploads viruses
Which of the following is an example of a SQL injection?
OR 1=1
SELECT username FROM users
DROP TABLE students
OR 1=0
Why is Peter Symonds College at risk of DDoS?
It runs public-facing web services
It has too many printers
It stores movies
It mines bitcoin
What happens if SQL input isn't validated?
Hackers may get unauthorised access
It loads faster
More users can register
The server turns off
How can you recognise a system is under DDoS?
Website becomes very slow or crashes
It's loading faster
Users get logged in automatically
Pop-ups appear
Which of these is a common result of successful SQL injection?
Data loss
Increased Wi-Fi speed
New website design
System backup
Which of these is a potential consequence of a successful DDoS attack?
Enhanced security
Increased website traffic
Better user experience
Loss of service availability
Which of the following best describes a SQL injection attack?
Sending spam emails
Injecting malicious code into a database query
Encrypting files for ransom
Overloading a server with traffic
