
Cybersecurity Quiz: Hacker Types and Cyber Attacks

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between White Hat and Black Hat hackers?
White Hat hackers have permission to test systems, while Black Hat hackers do not.
White Hat hackers steal data, while Black Hat hackers improve system security.
Black Hat hackers follow ethical guidelines, while White Hat hackers break the law.
White Hat hackers use malicious software, while Black Hat hackers do not.
Answer explanation
The main difference is that White Hat hackers operate with permission to test and secure systems, while Black Hat hackers act without permission, often engaging in illegal activities.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about Grey Hat hackers?
They only perform legal activities.
They find vulnerabilities without permission but often report them to the organization.
They work for government organizations.
They always work for financial gain.
Answer explanation
Grey Hat hackers find vulnerabilities without permission but often report them to the organization, balancing ethical considerations with their actions. This distinguishes them from Black Hat and White Hat hackers.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of hackers aim to protect systems and improve security?
Black Hat hackers
White Hat hackers
Grey Hat hackers
Red Hat hackers
Answer explanation
White Hat hackers are ethical hackers who aim to protect systems and improve security by identifying vulnerabilities and fixing them, unlike Black Hat hackers who exploit them.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary attack method used in the TalkTalk hack (2015)?
Phishing
DDoS
SQL Injection
Ransomware
Answer explanation
The TalkTalk hack in 2015 primarily utilized SQL Injection, a method that exploits vulnerabilities in a web application's database layer, allowing attackers to access sensitive data.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of attack was involved in the 2017 NHS WannaCry ransomware attack?
DDoS
SQL Injection
Ransomware
Phishing
Answer explanation
The 2017 NHS WannaCry attack was a ransomware attack, which encrypts files and demands payment for their release. This distinguishes it from DDoS, SQL Injection, and Phishing attacks.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reason behind the British Airways 2018 data breach?
Data theft by employees
Cyber espionage
Financial gain through credit card theft
Political activism
Answer explanation
The British Airways 2018 data breach was primarily motivated by financial gain through credit card theft, as attackers aimed to steal customers' payment information for illicit profit.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did TalkTalk implement after their 2015 breach?
Enhanced encryption
Improved password policies
Better incident response protocols
All of the above
Answer explanation
After the 2015 breach, TalkTalk implemented enhanced encryption, improved password policies, and better incident response protocols to strengthen their security measures, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.
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