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WorksheetsLesson 02: Understanding Cyber Security Threats
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What type of malware is designed to encrypt files and demand payment for decryption?
trojan horse
ransomware
adware
spyware
Which of the following is a common social engineering technique?
Vishing
Spoofing
Shoulder Surfing
Phishing
What does a Denial of Service (DoS) attack aim to achieve?
To provide additional resources to a service.
To disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted system or service.
To steal sensitive information from a user.
To enhance the performance of a targeted system.
In a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack, what is the attacker trying to do?
The attacker is trying to establish a secure connection between two parties.
The attacker is trying to steal the identity of one of the parties.
The attacker is trying to intercept and manipulate communication between two parties.
The attacker is trying to enhance the communication speed between two parties.
Which type of malware is often disguised as legitimate software?
Trojan horse
Ransomware
Virus
Worm
What is the primary goal of ransomware?
To extort money from victims.
To protect data from unauthorized access.
To improve system performance.
To delete files permanently.
Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
Trojan
Firewall
Spyware
Antivirus
What is the purpose of a backdoor in malware?
The purpose of a backdoor in malware is to provide unauthorized access to a system.
To encrypt data on a system
To improve system performance
To create backups of files
Which social engineering technique involves impersonating a trusted individual?
Phishing
Pretexting
Baiting
Tailgating
What is the main characteristic of a worm?
Flat and wide body with a hard shell.
Round and spiky body with fins.
Elongated, soft, and cylindrical body without limbs.
Short and hairy body with multiple legs.
What type of attack floods a network with traffic to disrupt service?
Phishing attack
Man-in-the-Middle attack
Denial of Service (DoS) attack
SQL Injection attack
Which of the following is a method used in injection attacks?
SQL injection
Cross-site scripting
Buffer overflow
Command injection
What is malvertising?
Malvertising is malicious advertising that spreads malware through online ads.
Malvertising is a type of social media marketing.
Malvertising is a software used for ad management.
Malvertising refers to legitimate advertising practices.
What does cryptojacking involve?
Unauthorized mining of cryptocurrency using someone else's resources.
Selling stolen cryptocurrency
Investing in cryptocurrency without consent
Mining cryptocurrency with permission
Which type of malware collects information from a user's device without their consent?
spyware
adware
ransomware
virus
What is adware primarily designed to do?
Display advertisements to users.
Enhance system performance and speed.
Block unwanted software from installing.
Provide security updates to the operating system.
Which type of malware can replicate itself and spread to other systems?
Adware
Virus
Worm
Trojan
What is a rootkit used for?
A rootkit is used to gain unauthorized access and control over a computer system while remaining hidden.
To improve system security by patching vulnerabilities.
To enhance system performance and speed up processes.
To create backups of important files and data.
What is the main function of spyware?
The main function of spyware is to monitor and collect information about a user's activities.
To block unwanted advertisements from appearing.
To provide users with enhanced security features.
To enhance system performance by optimizing resources.
Which of the following describes a Trojan?
A Trojan is a type of malware that pretends to be a legitimate application.
A Trojan is a network protocol for data transfer.
A Trojan is a hardware device used for security.
A Trojan is a type of antivirus software.
Which of the following best defines a vulnerability in cybersecurity?
A harmful program designed to damage data
A weakness in a system that can be exploited
An attempt to overload a server with traffic
A deceptive message to trick users
An exploit in cybersecurity is:
A tool or code that takes advantage of a vulnerability
A fake advertisement to trick users
A person who gains unauthorized access
A worm spreading across the network
Which of the following is an example of social engineering?
Sending a phishing email pretending to be a bank
Running a denial-of-service attack
Installing rootkits on a system
Exploiting SQL injection in a website
Spyware is primarily designed to:
Steal or monitor user activity without consent
Destroy system files
Replicate itself across the internet
Encrypt data for ransom
Which malware replicates itself and spreads without user interaction?
Trojan
Worm
Spyware
Backdoor
