Malware, Phishing Attacks, and Characteristics Quiz

Malware

• Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware are various forms of malware.
• Malware infects systems through vulnerabilities, phishing, or infected software/downloads.
• Once infected, malware replicates and carries out malicious activities, such as data theft, system crashes, or ransom demands.

Phishing Attacks

• Phishing is a deceptive tactic used to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.
• Common indicators of phishing include:
  • Suspicious emails with misspelled URLs, generic greetings, or urgent requests.
  • Fake websites that mimic legitimate ones, asking for personal information.
  • Urgent requests for personal information or financial data.

Social Engineering

• Social engineering is a technique used to manipulate individuals into disclosing confidential information.
• Examples of social engineering tactics include:
  • Pretexting: creating a fake scenario to gain trust and extract information.
  • Baiting: using a tempting offer or gift to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.
  • Quid pro quo: exchanging information or services for sensitive data.

Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks

• DoS and DDoS attacks aim to disrupt or overload a target's network or services.
• Strategies to mitigate the impact of DoS/DDoS attacks include:
  • Implementing robust network security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
  • Conducting regular security audits and penetration testing.

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks

• MitM attacks involve intercepting and potentially altering communication between two parties.
• Prevention techniques include:
  • Implementing encryption techniques, such as SSL/TLS or HTTPS.
  • Using secure communication protocols, such as secure sockets or virtual private networks (VPNs).