Questions and Answers
What is the term for when a threat actor takes information for the purpose of impersonating someone?
Which of the following describes state actors using advanced tools to infect a system to silently and slowly extract data?
A weakest link vulnerability can be caused by mismanagement of ______.
vendor management
What type of vulnerability do unsecure protocols fall under?
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What is the most likely impact on MegaCorp from the theft of customer payment files?
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Whaling is defined as a cyberattack targeting high-profile individuals within an organization.
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How should a cyberattack that caused a power grid disruption be categorized?
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What term describes a threat actor employed by the victimized organization?
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What is a social engineering attack that uses social media to achieve its goal?
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What is the consequence of running outdated operating systems?
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Study Notes
Whaling
- Involves high-level fraud against organizations, often targeting executives.
- A case where the CFO made an unverified payment of $783,296 after receiving a fraudulent overdue invoice.
Cyberterrorist
- Threat actor responsible for significant disruptions, such as cyberattacks leading to power grid failures.
- Recent incident involved a cyberattack on a computerized power supply unit, affecting an entire region.
Reputation Loss
- Major consequence for organizations after data breaches.
- MegaCorp experienced customer credit card fraud after their payment files were stolen and sold on the black market.
Configuration Vulnerability
- Type of vulnerability resulting from the use of unsecure protocols.
- Organizations must ensure secure configurations to prevent exploitation.
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
- Describes state-sponsored attacks utilizing sophisticated tools for data extraction.
- Involves long-term stealthy approaches by threat actors to infiltrate and manipulate systems.
Vendor Management
- Weakest link vulnerabilities can arise from poor vendor management practices.
- Organizations should maintain thorough oversight of all third-party relationships to mitigate risks.
Identity Theft
- Occurs when a threat actor impersonates someone else to gain unauthorized access to information.
- Key issue in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for strong identity verification measures.
Hybrid Warfare Influence Campaign
- A social engineering attack that leverages social media and public information to manipulate behaviors.
- Highlights the complexities of modern cyber threats encompassing both digital and psychological tactics.
Outdated Systems
- Organizations face increased security risks when running outdated systems.
- Old operating systems hinder the ability to receive security updates, exposing vulnerabilities.
Shadow IT
- Refers to threat actors functioning within the victim organization, often without official approval.
- This can lead to unmonitored risk and unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts covered in Module 01 of the Introduction to Security course. This quiz features flashcards dealing with scenarios related to accounts payable and security breaches. Enhance your understanding of financial security measures and incident responses.
