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What was the main objective of the cyber attack on Sony Pictures?
What was the main objective of the cyber attack on Sony Pictures?
- To prevent the release of a movie (correct)
- To cripple the communication networks
- To steal sensitive diplomatic secrets
- To disrupt the global financial system
What method was used in the cyber attack to propagate via Windows SMB shares?
What method was used in the cyber attack to propagate via Windows SMB shares?
- Phishing emails
- SQL injection
- Cross-site scripting
- Brute-force authentication (correct)
Which cyber attack remained undetected for a significant period before being discovered?
Which cyber attack remained undetected for a significant period before being discovered?
- THE INTERVIEW
- Kim Jong Un's plot
- SONY PICTURES ATTACK
- RED OCTOBER (correct)
What is a possible consequence of a cyber attack targeting stock markets and banks?
What is a possible consequence of a cyber attack targeting stock markets and banks?
The main reason for the cyber attack on Sony Pictures was to pressure them over which movie release?
The main reason for the cyber attack on Sony Pictures was to pressure them over which movie release?
What is one potential impact of a massive power outage caused by a cyber attack?
What is one potential impact of a massive power outage caused by a cyber attack?
What is cyberspace defined as?
What is cyberspace defined as?
What is espionage in the context of cyberwarfare?
What is espionage in the context of cyberwarfare?
In cyberwarfare, what is the purpose of actions taken by a nation-state to penetrate another nation's computer?
In cyberwarfare, what is the purpose of actions taken by a nation-state to penetrate another nation's computer?
What is the purpose of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack in cyberwarfare?
What is the purpose of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack in cyberwarfare?
What motivates individuals to engage in hacking according to the text?
What motivates individuals to engage in hacking according to the text?
What is the main difference between kinetic and non-kinetic operations in cyberwarfare?
What is the main difference between kinetic and non-kinetic operations in cyberwarfare?
