Cyber Security Threats

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?

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?

Which category of cyber threats involves the use of software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system?

Which type of cyberattack is the most common?

Which type of malware exploits software vulnerabilities and backdoors to gain access to an operating system?

Which type of cyberattack can manipulate and block access to network components?

What is the abbreviation for 'malicious software'?

How does malware typically gain access to a system?

A exploit refers to a program or piece of code designed to take advantage of a security flaw or vulnerability.

Malicious acts are performed by individuals with harmful intent, whose goal is to steal data or cause damage to computing systems.

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses or flaws in a system or application that can be exploited by hackers.

Malware involves the use of software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system.

Exploitative malware exploits software vulnerabilities and backdoors to gain access to an operating system.
Ransomware can manipulate and block access to network components.

Malware is an abbreviation for 'malicious software'.
Malware typically gains access to a system through phishing attacks, infected software downloads, or unpatched vulnerabilities.