What is a scriptkiddie?

Understanding Cybersecurity Threats

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Ruth Fatayo
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An expert hacker who creates their own tools from scratch.
A scriptkiddie is a novice hacker who uses pre-written scripts or tools to exploit vulnerabilities.
A security professional who tests systems for vulnerabilities.
A type of malware that targets novice users.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do hacktivists typically operate?
Hacktivists focus on traditional media campaigns to spread their messages.
Hacktivists operate by using digital tools to promote political agendas through activities like website defacement and data breaches.
Hacktivists primarily operate through physical protests and rallies.
Hacktivists usually work in secret without any digital tools.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What motivates nationstate actors in cyber attacks?
Political objectives, economic gain, national security interests, and disruption of adversaries.
Environmental concerns
Personal vendettas
Cultural exchanges
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes black hat hackers from other types?
Black hat hackers engage in illegal activities for personal gain.
Black hat hackers work exclusively for non-profit organizations.
Black hat hackers are ethical hackers who help organizations.
Black hat hackers only target government systems.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do white hat hackers play in cybersecurity?
White hat hackers help secure systems by identifying vulnerabilities and improving cybersecurity.
White hat hackers are hired to attack systems for profit.
White hat hackers create malware to exploit systems.
White hat hackers focus solely on data theft and espionage.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can grey hat hackers be considered ethical?
Yes, grey hat hackers can be considered ethical depending on their intentions and actions.
No, grey hat hackers cannot be ethical under any circumstances.
Yes, grey hat hackers are illegal by definition.
No, grey hat hackers are always unethical.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a zero day vulnerability?
A zero day vulnerability is an unpatched security flaw in software that is exploited by attackers before the vendor is aware of it.
A zero day vulnerability is a type of malware that spreads through email attachments.
A zero day vulnerability is a security flaw that has been patched by the vendor.
A zero day vulnerability is a security feature that protects software from attacks.
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