Cyber Security Term 2 Quiz
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What is cyber security?

  • A virtual space that doesn't exist
  • The practice of defending computers, servers, and data from malicious attacks (correct)
  • A type of cyber attack
  • A type of cyber threat

    • What is a cyber attack?

  • A type of cyber threat
  • An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system (correct)
  • The practice of defending computers, servers, and data from malicious attacks
  • A virtual space that doesn't exist

    • What is cyber space?

  • A type of cyber threat
  • A virtual space that doesn't exist (correct)
  • The practice of defending computers, servers, and data from malicious attacks
  • A type of cyber attack

    • What is a cyber threat?

    <p>A probability that a specific type of attack may occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a cyber threat?

    <p>A hacker attempting to access a computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of cyber attacks?

    <p>To damage or destroy a computer network or system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cyber security protect against?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cyber threats and cyber attacks?

    <p>Cyber threats are possibilities of cyber attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main intent behind cyber threats related to financial gain?

    <p>To steal confidential information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of ransomware attacks?

    <p>To demand a ransom in exchange for access to data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spear phishing?

    <p>A type of phishing attack that targets a specific individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between phishing and spear phishing?

    <p>Phishing targets a large group, while spear phishing targets a specific individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a man-in-the-middle attack?

    <p>A type of attack where the attacker intercepts electronic messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many broad categories of intent are there behind cyber threats?

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

    What is the goal of corporate espionage?

    <p>To steal confidential information for competitive advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature of virtually every cyber threat?

    <p>They all fall into one of three modes of intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adware?

    <p>A type of malware that hides on a device and serves advertisements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a Denial of Service attack?

    <p>To overload a target system with traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spyware designed to do?

    <p>Gather data about a user and forward it to a third-party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a worm?

    <p>It actively propagates itself to other systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common type of cyberattack?

    <p>Malware attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Trojan?

    <p>A type of malware that enters a system looking like a standard piece of software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a vulnerability of IoT devices?

    <p>They are vulnerable to cyber threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a virus?

    <p>It is a self-propagating malware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do with email attachments from unknown senders?

    <p>Delete them immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation behind a data breach?

    <p>To embarrass an institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a strong password?

    <p>Making it difficult to guess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a DDoS attack on a website?

    <p>The website crashes from an overload of demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to update your operating system and software?

    <p>To remove viruses and malware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can malware be embedded in mobile devices?

    <p>Through app downloads, mobile websites, or phishing emails and text messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why online safety is important?

    <p>Because criminals can access your personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of not using anti-virus software?

    <p>Threats will not be detected and removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the analogy used to describe passwords?

    <p>Passwords are like underwear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be accessed by a malicious actor through a compromised mobile device?

    <p>Personal information, location data, financial accounts, and more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increases the potential for criminals to access your personal information?

    <p>Having multiple devices and accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of a successful DDoS attack?

    <p>The website crashes from an overload of demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using strong passwords?

    <p>Your personal information is better protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to protect yourself from cyber attacks?

    <p>Use strong passwords and update your operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common motive for data breaches?

    <p>To commit identity theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be stolen in a data breach?

    <p>Any kind of data, including personal and financial information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cyber Security

    • Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks.
    • Cyber threats refer to attacks mounted against digital devices through cyberspace, which is a virtual space that doesn't exist but is a metaphor for understanding digital weaponry.

    Cyber Threats

    • Types of cyber threats:
      • Cyber attacks: an attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system.
      • Cyber threats: a probability that a specific type of attack may occur.
    • Categories of cyber threats based on intent:
      • Financial gain
      • Disruption
      • Espionage
      • Corporate espionage

    Types of Cybersecurity Threats

    • Phishing: an email-borne attack that involves tricking the email recipient into disclosing confidential information or downloading malware.
    • Spear Phishing: a more sophisticated form of phishing where the attacker learns about the victim and impersonates someone they know and trust.
    • Ransomware: an attack that involves encrypting data on the target system and demanding a ransom in exchange for letting the user have access to the data again.
    • Malware: a common cyberattack where malware executes unauthorized actions on the victim's system.
    • Adware: a form of malware that hides on a device and serves advertisements, monitoring online behavior to target specific ads.
    • Spyware: malicious software designed to enter a computer device, gather data about the user, and forward it to a third-party without consent.
    • Trojans: a type of malware that enters a target system looking like a standard piece of software, but then releases malicious code.
    • Virus: a type of self-propagating malware that infects other programs or files of a target system.
    • Worms: malware designed to propagate itself into other systems, often without user interaction.
    • Denial of Service (DoS) attack: where an attacker takes over many devices and uses them to invoke the functions of a target system, causing it to crash from an overload of demand.
    • Attacks on IoT Devices: IoT devices are vulnerable to multiple types of cyber threats, including hackers taking over the device to make it part of a DDoS attack and unauthorized access to data being collected.
    • Data Breaches: a theft of data by a malicious actor, often motivated by crime, a desire to embarrass an institution, or espionage.

    Safeguarding

    • Cyber safety tips:
      • Do not open email attachments from unknown senders.
      • Use strong passwords that are not easily guessable.
      • Use anti-virus software to detect and remove threats.
      • Always update operating systems and software.
    • Online safety is important regardless of age or life stage, especially with the increasing integration of the internet into daily life.

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