Cisco Confidential: Security Vulnerabilities

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What type of security vulnerability occurs when data is written beyond the limits of a buffer?

Non-validated Input

Access-control Problem

Buffer Overflow (correct)

Weakness in Security Practices

What is the primary purpose of ransomware?

To deliver advertisements

To persuade the user to take a specific action based on fear

To hold a computer system or data captive until a payment is made (correct)

To track and spy on the user

What type of security vulnerability occurs due to improperly ordered or timed events?

Race Conditions (correct)

Non-validated Input

Buffer Overflow

Weaknesses in Security Practices

What type of malware is used to automatically perform actions?

Bot Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of access control?

To protect sensitive data through authentication and authorization Signup and view all the answers

What type of malware is used to track and spy on the user?

Spyware Signup and view all the answers

What type of malware modifies the operating system to create a backdoor?

Rootkit Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method by which worms spread?

By exploiting vulnerabilities in networks Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of malware infection?

Unexplained problems with network connections Signup and view all the answers

What type of cyber attack involves manipulating an individual into performing actions or divulging confidential information?

Social Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What type of malware disguises itself as a legitimate program, but carries out malicious operations?

Trojan horse Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential indication of malware infection?

Presence of unknown files, programs, or desktop icons Signup and view all the answers

What type of cyber attack involves following an authorized person into a secure location?

Tailgating Signup and view all the answers

What type of malware attaches itself to other executable files?

Virus Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

Overwhelming quantity of traffic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

Launching attacks from multiple, coordinated sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a botnet in a DDoS attack?

To send overwhelming traffic from a network of infected hosts Signup and view all the answers

What does SEO Poisoning aim to achieve?

Increase traffic to malicious websites Signup and view all the answers

Which component is commonly used in a blended attack?

Malicious links distributed through spam emails Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes blended attacks?

Combining multiple techniques, such as worms and spam, to compromise a target Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a blended attack?

Phishing emails combined with DDoS Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method used by zombies in a DDoS attack?

Continuing to infect more hosts Signup and view all the answers