Types of Cyberattacks Exam

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Types of Cyberattacks Exam

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Exam! Test your knowledge on various types of cyberattacks. Choose the correct answer from the options provided. Good luck and remember to think critically in this ever-evolving digital landscape!

What is a DDoS attack?

A technique used to detect and prevent intrusion attempts
A method of encrypting data for secure transmission
A type of attack that overwhelms a system with a flood of network traffic
A hardware component used to store cryptographic keys
A software tool for managing databases

What is malware?

A process of monitoring network traffic for potential threats
A type of hardware device used to store data
Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computers and networks
A technique used to secure wireless networks
A method of protecting sensitive information through encryption

What is a phishing attack?

A method of validating user identities
A technique used to analyze network traffic patterns
An attack that uses deceptive techniques to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information
A type of network attack that aims to disrupt or disable a targeted system
A method of securing physical access to a building or facility

What is ransomware?

A method of securely erasing data from storage devices
A technique used to hide files within other files
A type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom for their release
A process of compressing data to reduce its size
A method of protecting sensitive information through encryption

What is social engineering?

A hardware component that connects multiple devices in a network
A process of verifying user identities
A method of manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information
A type of cyberattack that targets vulnerabilities in web applications
A technique used to encrypt sensitive data

What is a spear phishing attack?

A technique used to detect and prevent intrusion attempts
A form of malware that spreads rapidly and infects multiple devices
A targeted phishing attack that is customized for a specific individual or group
A type of denial-of-service attack that floods a system with traffic
A software tool for managing virtual machines

What is a man-in-the-middle attack?

A software used for password management
A type of encryption algorithm
A hardware component used to manage network traffic
An attack where an attacker intercepts communication between two parties without their knowledge
A software used for data backup

What is a SQL injection attack?

A technique used to detect and prevent intrusion attempts
A type of attack that overwhelms a system with a flood of network traffic
A hardware component used to store cryptographic keys
An attack that exploits vulnerabilities in a web application's database layer
A method of encrypting data for secure transmission

What is a zero-day exploit?

A software tool for managing databases
A type of virus that spreads rapidly and infects multiple devices
A cyberattack that exploits a software vulnerability unknown to the software developer
A technique used to bypass network security measures
A hardware component used to secure wireless networks

What is a phishing email?

A process of monitoring network traffic for potential threats
A type of social engineering attack that deceives users into visiting malicious websites
A fraudulent email that attempts to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information
A technique used to exploit vulnerabilities in a web application
An attack that involves physically stealing data from an email account

What is a brute-force attack?

A technique used to detect and prevent intrusion attempts
A method of encrypting data for secure transmission
A hardware component used to store cryptographic keys
A software tool for managing databases
An attack that systematically tries all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found

What is a botnet?

A software tool for managing databases
A type of encryption algorithm
A network of compromised computers controlled by an attacker to perform malicious activities
A hardware component used to manage network traffic
A software used for data backup

What is a pharming attack?

A method of securing wireless networks
A technique used to hide files within other files
An attack that redirects users to a fake website to steal their sensitive information
A process of compressing data to reduce its size
A method of securely erasing data from storage devices

What is a keylogger?

A technique used to secure wireless networks
A type of hardware device used to store data
A type of malware that records keystrokes to capture sensitive information
A method of protecting sensitive information through encryption
A process of monitoring network traffic for potential threats

What is a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack?

A type of attack that overwhelms a system with a flood of network traffic
A technique used to analyze network traffic patterns
An attack that injects malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users
A type of network attack that aims to disrupt or disable a targeted system
A process of validating user identities

What is a watering hole attack?

A software tool for managing virtual machines
A type of denial-of-service attack that floods a system with traffic
A targeted phishing attack that is customized for a specific individual or group
An attack where the attacker compromises a website that the targeted users frequently visit
A form of malware that spreads rapidly and infects multiple devices

What is a buffer overflow attack?

A software used for password management
A type of encryption algorithm
A method of encrypting data for secure transmission
An attack that exploits a vulnerability in a program to overwrite memory
A hardware component used to manage network traffic

What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)?

A technique used to detect and prevent intrusion attempts
A hardware component used to store cryptographic keys
A sophisticated and targeted cyberattack that aims to gain long-term access to a network
A type of attack that overwhelms a system with a flood of network traffic
A technique used to encrypt sensitive data

What is a fileless malware?

A process of monitoring network traffic for potential threats
A type of hardware device used to store data
Malicious software that resides in memory and does not leave traces on the victim's disk
A technique used to secure wireless networks
A method of protecting sensitive information through encryption

What is a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack?

A software tool for managing databases
A method of encrypting data for secure transmission
A type of attack that uses multiple compromised systems to overwhelm a target with traffic
A hardware component used to store cryptographic keys
A technique used to detect and prevent intrusion attempts

What is a social engineering attack?

A hardware component that connects multiple devices in a network
A method of manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information
A type of virus that spreads rapidly and infects multiple devices
A technique used to encrypt sensitive data
A process of verifying user identities

What is a drive-by download?

A technique used to hide files within other files
A type of cyberattack where malware is automatically downloaded when visiting a compromised website
A method of securing physical access to a building or facility
A technique used to analyze network traffic patterns
A process of validating user identities

What is a cryptojacking attack?

A software used for password management
A technique used to bypass network security measures
An attack where an attacker uses a victim's computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies
A hardware component used to secure wireless networks
A software tool for managing databases

What is a smishing attack?

A method of securely erasing data from storage devices
A technique used to exploit vulnerabilities in a web application
A phishing attack that is carried out through SMS or text messages
A process of compressing data to reduce its size
A method of protecting sensitive information through encryption

What is a backdoor?

A type of attack that overwhelms a system with a flood of network traffic
A hardware component used to manage network traffic
A hidden entry point into a system that allows unauthorized access
A software used for data backup
A technique used to detect and prevent intrusion attempts

What is a logic bomb?

A technique used to detect and prevent intrusion attempts
A type of encryption algorithm
A piece of code that triggers a malicious action when specific conditions are met
A software used for password management
A software used for data backup

What is a zero-day vulnerability?

A type of malware that spreads rapidly and infects multiple devices
A software tool for managing virtual machines
A cyberattack that exploits a software vulnerability unknown to the software developer
A technique used to bypass network security measures
A hardware component used to secure wireless networks

What is a supply chain attack?

A method of protecting sensitive information through encryption
A type of social engineering attack that deceives users into visiting malicious websites
An attack that targets the dependencies and vulnerabilities within the supply chain of a target organization
A process of monitoring network traffic for potential threats
A technique used to secure wireless networks