Understanding forms of attack

• A security threat could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability
• Understanding different threat types is crucial for implementing security measures.


  True
• A DDoS attack is a type of DoS attack.
• A denial of service (DoS) attack aims to overwhelm a system with traffic.


  True
• Malware is malicious software designed to disrupt or cause damage
• What is the primary purpose of malware?

  Disrupt or damage systems
• What does DoS stand for in cybersecurity?

  Denial of Service
• What are the two key elements of a security threat?

  Vulnerability and attack
• Social engineering relies on exploiting human psychology to compromise security

  True
• An attack is an attempt to exploit vulnerabilities to cause harm or unauthorized access
• Phishing is a common example of social engineering.

  True
• Brute-force attacks and SQL injection are examples of hacking
• A DDoS attack is a type of denial of service attack.

  True
• Malware is a specific type of malicious software intended to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access
• Social engineering relies on technical vulnerabilities to gain access to systems

  False
• Malware is a specific type of malicious software intended to disrupt or damage systems


  True
• What is the primary goal of hacking in cybersecurity?

  Gain unauthorized access
• Match the network attack type with its description:

  Malware ↔️ Malicious software designed to disrupt or damage a system

  Hacking ↔️ Gaining unauthorized access to a system

  Social Engineering ↔️ Manipulating individuals to divulge sensitive information

  DoS ↔️ Overwhelming a system to make it unavailable

  Physical Threats ↔️ Damage or theft of physical computer equipment
• A security vulnerability is a weakness in a system's design, implementation, or configuration
• Baiting involves leaving a malware-infected device in a public place to entice someone to use it


  True
• Vulnerability refers to a weakness or flaw in a system's design, implementation, or configuration.


  True
• Brute-force attacks and SQL injection are examples of hacking
• A vulnerability is a weakness or flaw in a system's design.

  True
• Phishing, pretexting, and baiting are examples of social engineering attacks.
• A denial of service (DoS) attack overwhelms a system to make it unavailable.


  True
• Hacking involves unauthorized access to system data or resources
• Physical threats include damage or theft of physical equipment
• Examples of malware include viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware
• What does a Denial of Service (DoS) attack aim to achieve?

  Make a system unavailable
• Laptop theft is considered a physical threat in cybersecurity


  True
• What is the goal of pretexting in social engineering attacks?

  Create a plausible scenario
• What is an example of a DoS attack?

  DDoS attack
• Match the vulnerability type with its example:

  Software Bugs ↔️ Buffer overflows

  Configuration Errors ↔️ Default passwords

  Design Flaws ↔️ Lack of encryption

  Hardware Vulnerabilities ↔️ Faulty memory chips