Cybersecurity Terms and Definitions

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What is Social Engineering?

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A method of hacking that involves manipulating people to divulge confidential information.

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Phishing is a type of cyber attack that involves:

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Stealing sensitive information through deceptive means

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Hybrid Malware is a type of malware that combines features of different types of malware. Which of the following best describes Hybrid Malware?

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A type of malware that combines features of different types of malware

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A Wiper is a device used for:

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A type of malware designed to erase or corrupt data on a device, making the information irretrievable, often with the intent of causing disruption or destroying critical data.

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A DDoS Attack (Distributed Denial of Service) is:

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a type of cyber attack where multiple systems overwhelm a target with traffic

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A RAM Scraper is:

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a type of malware that captures data from RAM

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Adware is a type of: Malware, Hardware, Software, Network

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Malware

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Ransomware is a type of:

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Malware

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A Keylogger is:

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a device that logs keystrokes.

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What is Spyware?

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A type of software that is designed to gather information about a person or organization without their knowledge.