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Which term refers to a program or piece of code designed to take advantage of a security flaw or vulnerability?
Which term refers to a program or piece of code designed to take advantage of a security flaw or vulnerability?
What are acts performed by individuals with harmful intent, whose goal is to steal data or cause damage to computing systems?
What are acts performed by individuals with harmful intent, whose goal is to steal data or cause damage to computing systems?
Which term is used to describe a risk that can potentially harm computer systems and networks?
Which term is used to describe a risk that can potentially harm computer systems and networks?
What is the term used to describe weaknesses or flaws in a system or application that can be exploited by hackers?
What is the term used to describe weaknesses or flaws in a system or application that can be exploited by hackers?
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Which category of cyber threats involves the use of software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system?
Which category of cyber threats involves the use of software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system?
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Which type of cyberattack is the most common?
Which type of cyberattack is the most common?
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Which type of malware exploits software vulnerabilities and backdoors to gain access to an operating system?
Which type of malware exploits software vulnerabilities and backdoors to gain access to an operating system?
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Which type of cyberattack can manipulate and block access to network components?
Which type of cyberattack can manipulate and block access to network components?
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What is the abbreviation for 'malicious software'?
What is the abbreviation for 'malicious software'?
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How does malware typically gain access to a system?
How does malware typically gain access to a system?
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Study Notes
Cybersecurity Threats
- A exploit refers to a program or piece of code designed to take advantage of a security flaw or vulnerability.
Malicious Activities
- Malicious acts are performed by individuals with harmful intent, whose goal is to steal data or cause damage to computing systems.
Cybersecurity Risks
- A threat is a risk that can potentially harm computer systems and networks.
System Weaknesses
- Vulnerabilities are weaknesses or flaws in a system or application that can be exploited by hackers.
Cyberattack Categories
- Malware involves the use of software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system.
Common Cyberattacks
- Phishing attacks are the most common type of cyberattack.
Malware Types
- Exploitative malware exploits software vulnerabilities and backdoors to gain access to an operating system.
- Ransomware can manipulate and block access to network components.
Malware Terminology
- Malware is an abbreviation for 'malicious software'.
- Malware typically gains access to a system through phishing attacks, infected software downloads, or unpatched vulnerabilities.
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Test your knowledge of cyber security threats with this quiz! Learn about weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and how hackers exploit them to gain access to systems, networks, websites, and databases. Take the quiz to understand the potential risks that can harm your computer and how to protect against them.
