Cyber Security Unit 2: Module-II Quiz

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What is the main focus of cybercriminals?

  • Promoting ethical hacking
  • Creating new technology
  • Helping organizations secure their networks
  • Committing illegal acts using computers (correct)

Who can be considered a cybercriminal?

  • Individuals or organizations using technology for legal activities
  • Individuals or teams engaging in malicious and illegal cyber activities (correct)
  • Ethical hackers working to enhance cybersecurity
  • Government agencies involved in cybersecurity measures

What is the primary purpose of cybercrime?

  • Enhancing cybersecurity measures
  • Committing illegal acts using computers or networks (correct)
  • Improving internet infrastructure
  • Promoting online freedom of speech

How do cybercriminals typically use technology?

<p>To engage in malicious and illegal acts known as cybercrimes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for some cyber criminals to engage in cyber crime?

<p>To gain unauthorized access to systems for personal gain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a cybercriminal from a regular computer user?

<p>The level of technical skills and expertise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the actions of white hat hackers?

<p>Attempting to crack a system with permission to identify weak points (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of internet stalkers?

<p>To gather personal data by maliciously monitoring web activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main motivation for organized hackers, as mentioned in the text?

<p>To gather confidential data for monetary, political, or personal motives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are black hat hackers primarily known for?

<p>Gaining unauthorized access to computer systems for personal gain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of cybercrime?

<p>It involves illegal acts committed using a computer or networked device. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a cybercriminal from a regular computer user?

<p>Cybercriminals engage in malicious acts and illegal activities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation for some cyber criminals to engage in cyber crime?

<p>For the challenge and excitement of committing illegal acts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cybercriminals typically use technology?

<p>They use their skills in technology to do malicious acts and illegal activities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the actions of black hat hackers?

<p>They primarily engage in malicious and illegal activities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for some cyber criminals to steal confidential information?

<p>For personal gain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the actions of black hat hackers?

<p>Cracking through cybersecurity systems for personal gain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main motivation for internet stalkers?

<p>To acquire personal data of victims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the actions of white hat hackers?

<p>Using technical skills to help businesses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major objective of committing cyber crimes according to the text?

<p>To gather confidential data for monetary, political, or personal motives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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