Cybersecurity Threats and Protection Quiz

What is a common method used in phishing attacks?

• Impersonating trusted organizations

• Using strong passwords

• Installing antivirus software

• Encrypting data

What type of malware is designed to secretly gather information from a user's device?

• Trojan

• Virus

• Spyware

• Ransomware

What does ransomware do to a victim's files?

• Sends them to a remote server

• Deletes them permanently

• Encrypts them and demands a ransom

• Corrupts them without notice

Which attack method involves trying every possible password combination?

• Brute-Force

• Phishing

• DDoS

• SQL Injection

What is the primary goal of phishing attacks?

• To install malware

• To steal sensitive information

• To disrupt services

• To create backdoors

What type of attack is SQL Injection?

• A method to steal passwords

• A type of malware

• A cyber attack on databases

• A phishing technique

What is a common characteristic of a Trojan horse?

• It is a type of virus

• It encrypts files

• It is disguised as a legitimate program

• It replicates itself

What should you do to protect against ransomware?

• Ignore software updates

• Regularly back up your data

• Open all email attachments

• Use weak passwords

What does DDoS stand for?

• Distributed Denial of Service

• Data Denial of Service

• Direct Denial of Service

• Distributed Data Service

What was the WannaCry attack primarily targeting?

• Government databases

• Windows systems

• Linux servers

• Mobile devices