Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Quiz

What is cybercrime?

• A type of physical crime

• A crime involving technology and the internet

• A crime that only affects businesses

• A crime that is not punishable by law

Which of the following is an example of an active attack?

• Data theft

• Network monitoring

• Denial of Service attack

• Information gathering

What does malware refer to?

• A type of internet connection

• A security protocol

• A malicious software designed to harm systems

• A type of computer hardware

Which of the following is NOT a type of cybercrime?

• Networking

• Phishing

• Spamming

• Hacking

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To enhance internet speed

• To block unauthorized access to a network

• To store data securely

• To create backups of files

What is the main goal of social engineering attacks?

• To manipulate individuals into revealing confidential information

• To steal physical assets

• To disrupt network services

• To install malware

Which of the following describes phishing?

• Creating fake websites

• Manipulating individuals to gain sensitive information

• Sending unsolicited emails

• All of the above

What is the effect of a DDoS attack?

• System downtime

• Data encryption

• Increased network speed

• Enhanced security

What does the term 'hacking' refer to?

• Creating software

• Developing security protocols

• Unauthorized access to computer systems

• Repairing computer systems

Which of the following is a characteristic of spyware?

• It is a type of antivirus software

• It collects user information without consent

• It damages the system directly

• It is always visible to the user