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Cyber Threatscape: Attack Methodologies and Tools Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of a rootkit?

To steal confidential data

To create a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack

To control the operating system and mislead applications and users (correct)

To patch the system with malicious code

What is a bot (or zombie) in the context of cyber attacks?

A computer that is under the control of an attacker (correct)

A type of malware that replicates itself

A tool used to launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks

A program that hides malicious activities from antivirus software

What is the primary purpose of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack?

To modify the integrity of data on a target system

To steal confidential data from a target system

To gain control over the operating system of a target system

To disrupt the availability of a target system or network (correct)

What does the term 'exploit' refer to in the context of cyber attacks?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of anti-forensic techniques like log wiping and time stomping?

To prevent detection of the attack Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that an attacker can compromise during the exploit step?

Authentication Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of patching a system with malicious code, as mentioned in the context of cyber attacks?

To prevent defenders from removing the attacker's control over the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of a botnet army, as mentioned in the text?

To launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 'click fraud' attack, as mentioned in the text?

To generate illegitimate revenue for a website Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a command and control system, as mentioned in the context of military settings?

To control and coordinate soldiers and weapons Signup and view all the answers