Cyber Attacks Through History
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What is the primary purpose of malware?

  • To harm devices or networks
  • To impersonate a known source
  • To obtain money or intelligence advantage (correct)
  • To trick people into revealing sensitive data
  • What is the general goal of phishing attacks?

  • To impersonate a known source
  • To harm devices or networks
  • To trick people into revealing sensitive data (correct)
  • To obtain money or intelligence advantage
  • Which type of malware can spread across systems without the need for user interaction?

  • Spyware
  • Virus
  • Ransomware
  • Worm (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a social engineering attack?

    <p>To gather and sell personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tactic is used in social engineering attacks to exploit people's trust in authority figures?

    <p>Intimidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a virus and a worm?

    <p>A virus hides itself in other files, while a worm self-replicates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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