Cybercrime Tools and Techniques

What is a common technique used in phishing attacks?

• Using strong passwords

• Implementing two-factor authentication

• Encrypting sensitive data

• Spoofing legitimate sources or emails.

How can social engineering be utilized in phishing?

• Phishing relies solely on technical vulnerabilities.

• Social engineering can be utilized in phishing by manipulating individuals into revealing sensitive information through deceptive communications.

• Phishing is only effective through malware distribution.

• Social engineering is irrelevant to phishing attacks.

What is the purpose of a password cracker?

• The purpose of a password cracker is to recover or bypass passwords.

• To create strong passwords for users.

• To generate random passwords for accounts.

• To store passwords securely in databases.

Name a popular method for cracking passwords.

• Keylogging

• Social engineering

• Phishing attack

• Brute force attack

What is a keylogger and how does it function?

• A keylogger is software that records keystrokes made by a user.

• A keylogger is a program that blocks unauthorized access to a computer.

• A keylogger is a device that physically captures user input.

• A keylogger is software that enhances typing speed.

What distinguishes spyware from other types of malware?

• Spyware is designed to enhance system performance.

• Spyware is designed to secretly monitor and collect user information without consent.

• Spyware is used to protect user privacy.

• Spyware is a type of antivirus software.

What does DDoS stand for?

• Distributed Denial of Service

• Decentralized Denial of Security

• Distributed Data of Service

• Dynamic Denial of Service

Describe a common strategy used in DDoS attacks.

• Sending a single request to the server.

• Encrypting data to prevent interception.

• Increasing server bandwidth to handle traffic.

• Flooding the target server with excessive traffic from multiple sources.

What is SQL injection and how is it executed?

• SQL injection involves using stored procedures to enhance performance.

• SQL injection is a technique used to exploit vulnerabilities in applications by injecting malicious SQL code into input fields.

• SQL injection is a method to secure databases from unauthorized access.

• SQL injection is a programming language used for database management.

What are the potential consequences of a successful SQL injection?

• Enhanced database security measures

• Improved user experience and satisfaction

• Increased website traffic and visibility

• Unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, and potential full control over the database.