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What does DoS stand for in the context of cyber attacks?
What does DoS stand for in the context of cyber attacks?
Which of the following can unintentionally cause a DoS situation?
Which of the following can unintentionally cause a DoS situation?
What is a DoS attack?
What is a DoS attack?
Which of the following is NOT a source of breach of availability in cyber attacks?
Which of the following is NOT a source of breach of availability in cyber attacks?
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What defines a breach of integrity in cyber security?
What defines a breach of integrity in cyber security?
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Which attack type targets the confidentiality of data or services?
Which attack type targets the confidentiality of data or services?
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What is the core purpose of a cyberattack?
What is the core purpose of a cyberattack?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the main areas of cyberattacks in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the main areas of cyberattacks in the text?
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What is one of the objectives of a hacker for conducting a cyberattack?
What is one of the objectives of a hacker for conducting a cyberattack?
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What happens in a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
What happens in a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
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What type of attack involves an attacker intercepting communication between two parties?
What type of attack involves an attacker intercepting communication between two parties?
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What does a cybersecurity breach of confidentiality involve?
What does a cybersecurity breach of confidentiality involve?
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What is the main objective of a DoS attack?
What is the main objective of a DoS attack?
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Which of the following is a common method used in a DoS attack?
Which of the following is a common method used in a DoS attack?
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In a DoS attack, what may be the consequence of network intrusion?
In a DoS attack, what may be the consequence of network intrusion?
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What distinguishes a DoS attack from other types of cyberattacks?
What distinguishes a DoS attack from other types of cyberattacks?
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How does a DoS attack impact an authorized user?
How does a DoS attack impact an authorized user?
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What is one malicious activity commonly used in DoS attacks?
What is one malicious activity commonly used in DoS attacks?
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Study Notes
Cyberattacks
- Cyberattacks aim to breach availability, integrity, and confidentiality of data and services.
Objectives of Cyberattacks
- Achieving monetary gains
- Damaging the brand value of the targeted entity
- Inflicting damages through cyberterrorism
- Obtaining government and business secrets
- Warfare cyberattacks
- Growth hacking email campaign
Availability Breach
- Occurs when authorized users are unable to access online services or personal information
- Denial or unavailability of authorized digital resources
- Caused by: • Hardware failure • Software malfunction • Data bandwidth choking • Redundant arrangement failures • DoS attacks
- Examples: Google Cloud failure (2018), Equinix failure (2018)
Integrity Breach
- Occurs when data stored on the service provider’s server is damaged, altered, or corrupted
- Data should remain accurate, consistent, and valid during its stay on the server
- Caused by malicious activities that compromise data integrity
Confidentiality Breach
- Occurs when personal information or data is disclosed to unauthorized parties without consent
- Examples of confidential data: • Intellectual property • Personal identity information (PII) • Credit card information • Bank account information • Personal education level and health information • Business or trade secrets
- Caused by: • Theft of employee laptops • Leaving computers with confidential information unattended • Unauthorized access by hackers through malware • Consulting company employees violating confidentiality agreements • Unlawful use of information for personal or business gains
- Examples of big confidential data breaches: Marriot data breach (2018), Equifax data breach (2017), Adult Friend Finder data breach (2016)
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Test your knowledge on cyberattacks and DoS attacks with this quiz. Learn about how hackers establish control over servers illegally and deny access to legitimate users, as well as the sources of breach of availability like hardware failures and DoS attacks.
