C A+ U3 Intro to Cyber

The Creeper was _______.

• A mechanism for breaking code.

• A term for people who create computer viruses.

• A type of computer hardware.

• The German system for making secret codes.

• A self-replicating program found on the ARPANET

Which term defines weaknesses or potential exploits in a computer system?

• Threat

• Hacking

• Vulnerability

• Risk

Anything that can exploit a vulnerability (whether intentionally or accidentally) that obtains, damages, or destroys an asset or assets is which of the following?

• Vulnerability

• Hack

• Threat

• Attack

In 2018, an employee at the Coca-Cola company downloaded sensitive data of around 8,000 co-workers on an external hard drive. The sensitivity of the data copied varied from employee to employee. This attack is an example of which of the following threats?

• Insider

• Nation-state

• Criminal organization

• Script Kiddies

A hacker group known as “Turla” has been behind numerous global attacks against political targets for years. The group uses malware from the “Gazer” family and phishing campaigns and is believed to be backed by the Russian government. Which of the following threat categories best describes Turla?

• Insider

• Nation-State

• Hacktivist

• Criminal Organization

Groups that utilize malware such as ransomware and phishing to commit petty crimes for personal gain; These are the threats that Internet users are most at risk to encounter online. Which of the following threat actor categories best fits the description?

• Insider

• Nation-State

• Hacktivist

• Script Kiddies

In 2007, the Internet vigilante group known as “Anonymous” identified online predator Chris Forcand leading to his arrest by Canadian officials. The group has been behind numerous attacks on targets in the name of social justice. Which of the following threat categories best describes the Anonymous group based on this information?

• Insider

• Nation-State

• Hacktivist

• Script Kiddies

In 2015, a 15-year-old hacker was arrested for an attack on a major telecom group in the UK. Which of the following threat categories best describes the individual responsible?

• Insider

• Nation-State

• Hacktivist

• Script Kiddies

Albert wants to send a message to Bernie but fears interception. Albert should consider __________ the message.

• Texting

• Encrypting

• Resending

• Duplicating

In 2019, many retailers increased cloud capacity to avoid Black Friday website outages. On which component of CIA are they focusing?

• Confidentiality

• Assurance

• Integrity

• Availability