Type of Attacks

What does the term "intellectual property" encompass

• Real estate and physical assets

• Literary works, artistic works, inventions, designs, symbols, and more

• Natural resources like minerals and water

• Agricultural products and crops

In the context of cybersecurity, what is an "Evil Twin

• A malicious software that targets computer networks

• A type of computer virus

• A fraudulent Wi-Fi access point that impersonates a legitimate one

• A hacker group specializing in social engineering attacks

What is a Trojan horse in the context of cybersecurity?

• A type of computer virus that spreads rapidly

• A self-replicating malware that can infect a network

• A deceptive software that appears legitimate but hides malicious functions

• A tool used by cybersecurity professionals to protect networks

What is the primary purpose of Cryptolocker ransomware?

• To steal sensitive information from a computer

• To disguise as a legitimate software program

• To encrypt a victim's files and demand a ransom for their decryption

• o spread to other computers through email attachments

What is the primary function of a botnet in the context of cybersecurity?

• To secure and protect a computer network from cyberattacks

• To spread malware to as many devices as possible

• To remotely control a group of compromised computers for malicious purposes

• To provide a virtual private network (VPN) service for anonymous internet browsing

What is the primary objective of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• To steal sensitive data from a target system

• To compromise the security of a network

• To make a computer system or network unavailable to users

• To gain unauthorized access to a remote server

What is the main goal of a spoofing attack?

• To steal user credentials through phishing emails

• To overload a network with excessive traffic
  

• To impersonate a trusted entity or source to deceive the victim

• To launch a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack

What is the primary goal of a pharming attack?

• To infect a computer with malware and gain remote access.

• To intercept and manipulate data in transit between a user and a website.

• To impersonate a legitimate website and redirect users to a malicious site.

• o overload a network with excessive traffic and disrupt services.

What is the main objective of a phishing attack?

• To distribute malware to a target system

• To impersonate a legitimate entity and deceive a victim into revealing sensitive information

• To overwhelm a network with excessive traffic

• To gain unauthorized access to a remote server