Cyber Security Threats/Attacks Quiz

What is phishing?

• Phishing is a type of fishing done in the ocean

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers send fraudulent emails or messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.

• Phishing is a type of gardening technique

• Phishing is a type of bird species

How can individuals protect themselves from phishing attacks?

• Click on all links in unsolicited emails

• Provide personal information to any sender without verifying their legitimacy

• Ignore suspicious emails and click on all attachments

• Be cautious of unsolicited emails, not clicking on suspicious links, and verifying the legitimacy of the sender before providing any personal information.

What is ransomware?

• A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or files until a sum of money is paid.

• A type of software used to create backups of computer files

• A type of software designed to speed up computer performance

• A type of software used to enhance computer security

What are the common ways ransomware is spread?

• Phishing emails, malicious attachments, infected websites, and software vulnerabilities

• Using strong and unique passwords

• Regularly updating security patches

• Downloading free antivirus software

What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• A cyber attack that seeks to make a network resource unavailable to its intended users

• A method of encrypting data

• A type of computer virus

• A form of social engineering attack

What are the potential impacts of a successful DoS attack?

• Increase in customer trust, financial gains, improved reputation

• No impact on services, no financial losses, no damage to reputation

• Enhanced security measures, improved customer satisfaction, increased revenue

• Disruption of services, financial losses, damage to reputation, and loss of customer trust

What is malware?

• Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt a computer system.

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A new type of computer game

• A type of gardening tool

How can malware infect a computer system?

• By using a firewall

• Through email attachments, malicious websites, infected USB drives, or software downloads.

• Through physical contact with the computer

• By turning off the computer

What is smishing?

• A type of fishing technique used by professional anglers

• A form of phishing attack conducted through text messages or SMS

• A method of building relationships in a professional setting

• A type of software used to protect against cyber attacks

............. is the use of cyber attacks against an enemy state, causing comparable harm to actual warfare and/or disrupting vital computer systems.

• Phishing

• Hacking

• Cyberwarfare

• ransomware