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What type of security vulnerability occurs when data is written beyond the limits of a buffer?
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?
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?
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?
What type of malware is used to automatically perform actions?
What is the primary purpose of access control?
What is the primary purpose of access control?
What type of malware is used to track and spy on the user?
What type of malware is used to track and spy on the user?
What type of malware modifies the operating system to create a backdoor?
What type of malware modifies the operating system to create a backdoor?
What is the primary method by which worms spread?
What is the primary method by which worms spread?
What is a common symptom of malware infection?
What is a common symptom of malware infection?
What type of cyber attack involves manipulating an individual into performing actions or divulging confidential information?
What type of cyber attack involves manipulating an individual into performing actions or divulging confidential information?
What type of malware disguises itself as a legitimate program, but carries out malicious operations?
What type of malware disguises itself as a legitimate program, but carries out malicious operations?
What is a potential indication of malware infection?
What is a potential indication of malware infection?
What type of cyber attack involves following an authorized person into a secure location?
What type of cyber attack involves following an authorized person into a secure location?
What type of malware attaches itself to other executable files?
What type of malware attaches itself to other executable files?
What is a primary characteristic of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
What is a primary characteristic of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
Which of the following describes a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?
Which of the following describes a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?
What is the role of a botnet in a DDoS attack?
What is the role of a botnet in a DDoS attack?
What does SEO Poisoning aim to achieve?
What does SEO Poisoning aim to achieve?
Which component is commonly used in a blended attack?
Which component is commonly used in a blended attack?
Which of the following best describes blended attacks?
Which of the following best describes blended attacks?
Which of these is an example of a blended attack?
Which of these is an example of a blended attack?
What is a common method used by zombies in a DDoS attack?
What is a common method used by zombies in a DDoS attack?
