Cybersecurity Breaches

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What is a potential consequence of a security breach, as seen in the Vtech example?

Hackers can only access the company's internal network

Hackers can create email accounts and apply for credits using the stolen information (correct)

The company's website will be shut down permanently

The company's employees will be fired

What was the vulnerability exploited by attackers in the Equifax security breach example?

An outdated operating system

A vulnerability in web application software (correct)

A misconfigured firewall

A weak password

What is the main goal of a white hat hacker?

To break into systems without permission to expose vulnerabilities

To discover weaknesses in systems to improve their security (correct)

To gain access to sensitive information for personal gain

To launch a phishing scheme

Which type of attacker is known for taking advantage of any vulnerability for illegal personal, financial, or political gain?

Black hat Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a group of cybercriminals, hacktivists, terrorists, and state-sponsored hackers?

Organized hackers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a cyber attacker who uses existing tools or instructions found online for attacks?

Script kiddie Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is considered an internal security threat?

Mishandling confidential data Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of cyberwarfare?

Use of cyberspace for conflict Signup and view all the answers

What kind of access do internal security threats typically have?

Direct access Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of external security threats categorized as using social engineering?

Gaining access through deceit and manipulation Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential outcome of successful cyberwarfare?

Citizens losing confidence in their government Signup and view all the answers

The Stuxnet malware is an example of:

Nation-state cyberattack Signup and view all the answers

Which of these describes a method of cyber attackers when targeting corporate networks?

Sending malicious emails or spreading malware through websites Signup and view all the answers

Cyberwarfare can be used to blackmail which of the following?

Governmental personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should NOT be included in your online identity?

Home address Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity?

To protect networked systems and data from unauthorized use or harm Signup and view all the answers

How should an online alias be managed to maintain privacy?

It should not include any personal information Signup and view all the answers

Why is personal data valuable to hackers?

It can be sold or misused for financial gain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data breach is most likely to affect an organization's operations?

Leaking sensitive customer information Signup and view all the answers

Cyberwarfare primarily aims to:

Engage in espionage and sabotage against nations or organizations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a cyber attacker's motive?

Gaining unauthorized access to manipulate data Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an attacker's online identity?

Using anonymous or false aliases Signup and view all the answers