Master the Basics of Cybersecurity and Privacy

A method of hacking into a computer system by exploiting vulnerabilities in software

A type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom for their release

A type of cyber attack that floods a network with traffic to disrupt its operation

A technique used to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers (correct)

It scans networks for vulnerabilities and prevents unauthorized access

It monitors and analyzes network traffic to detect and respond to cyber threats

It encrypts data to protect it from unauthorized access

It provides an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two forms of identification to access a system (correct)

It encrypts data to protect it from unauthorized access

It monitors and analyzes network traffic to detect and respond to cyber threats

It scans networks for vulnerabilities and prevents unauthorized access

It provides a secure connection between a user's device and the internet (correct)