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Which factor is NOT driving the growth in cybercrime?
Which factor is NOT driving the growth in cybercrime?
- The distributed nature of the Internet (correct)
- The proliferation of mobile devices and the Internet of Things
- Increasing profitability and ease of commerce on the dark web
- The ability of cybercriminals to attack targets outside their jurisdiction
What are some potential targets of data breaches?
What are some potential targets of data breaches?
- Financial information like credit card numbers or bank account details
- Trade secrets and intellectual property
- Personally identifiable information (PII)
- All of the above (correct)
What percentage of data breaches in 2019 were caused by human error?
What percentage of data breaches in 2019 were caused by human error?
- 90% (correct)
- 10%
- 30%
- 50%
What is one way to mitigate unauthorized access to customer data?
What is one way to mitigate unauthorized access to customer data?
What is the fastest-growing segment of cybercrime?
What is the fastest-growing segment of cybercrime?
Which of the following is a common method used by cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive information?
Which of the following is a common method used by cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive information?
What can happen if you click on links or download attachments from a phishing email?
What can happen if you click on links or download attachments from a phishing email?
Where does stolen personally identifiable information (PII) typically end up?
Where does stolen personally identifiable information (PII) typically end up?
Which of the following is a common attack vector for social engineering?
Which of the following is a common attack vector for social engineering?
What is the main difference between phishing attacks and other social engineering attacks?
What is the main difference between phishing attacks and other social engineering attacks?
What is the purpose of cyber threat intelligence?
What is the purpose of cyber threat intelligence?
Which of the following cyber threats is specifically designed to perform malicious tasks on a device or network, such as corrupting data or taking control of a system?
Which of the following cyber threats is specifically designed to perform malicious tasks on a device or network, such as corrupting data or taking control of a system?
What type of cyber threat involves a form of malware that hides on a device providing real-time information sharing to its host, enabling them to steal data like bank details and passwords?
What type of cyber threat involves a form of malware that hides on a device providing real-time information sharing to its host, enabling them to steal data like bank details and passwords?
Which cyber threat aims to disrupt a computer network by flooding the network with superfluous requests from a botnet to overload the system and prevent legitimate requests from being fulfilled?
Which cyber threat aims to disrupt a computer network by flooding the network with superfluous requests from a botnet to overload the system and prevent legitimate requests from being fulfilled?
Which method do cybercriminals often use to gain access to new login credentials after a data breach?
Which method do cybercriminals often use to gain access to new login credentials after a data breach?
What is the risk of reusing passwords across multiple sites?
What is the risk of reusing passwords across multiple sites?
What is a cyber attack known as credential stuffing?
What is a cyber attack known as credential stuffing?
What do cybercriminals do with stolen login credentials after a data breach?
What do cybercriminals do with stolen login credentials after a data breach?
What is the purpose of using old login credentials after a data breach?
What is the purpose of using old login credentials after a data breach?
Which of the following is a common form of cyber attack that relies on tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers?
Which of the following is a common form of cyber attack that relies on tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers?
What is the purpose of implementing intelligent cloud security solutions alongside strong password policies?
What is the purpose of implementing intelligent cloud security solutions alongside strong password policies?
What is the most expensive and fastest-growing segment of cybercrime?
What is the most expensive and fastest-growing segment of cybercrime?
What are some potential targets of cyber attacks?
What are some potential targets of cyber attacks?
What is the easiest form of cyber attack?
What is the easiest form of cyber attack?
What is the purpose of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework?
What is the purpose of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework?
What is the main goal of social engineering attacks?
What is the main goal of social engineering attacks?
What is the difference between phishing attacks and other social engineering attacks?
What is the difference between phishing attacks and other social engineering attacks?
What is the purpose of cyber threat intelligence?
What is the purpose of cyber threat intelligence?
What is the most common attack vector for social engineering?
What is the most common attack vector for social engineering?
Which of the following is a common method used by cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive information?
Which of the following is a common method used by cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive information?
What is the risk of reusing passwords across multiple sites?
What is the risk of reusing passwords across multiple sites?
What is one way to mitigate unauthorized access to customer data?
What is one way to mitigate unauthorized access to customer data?
Where does stolen personally identifiable information (PII) typically end up?
Where does stolen personally identifiable information (PII) typically end up?
Which cyber threat aims to disrupt a computer network by flooding the network with superfluous requests from a botnet to overload the system and prevent legitimate requests from being fulfilled?
Which cyber threat aims to disrupt a computer network by flooding the network with superfluous requests from a botnet to overload the system and prevent legitimate requests from being fulfilled?
Which of the following is NOT a potential target of data breaches?
Which of the following is NOT a potential target of data breaches?
What is the purpose of using old login credentials after a data breach?
What is the purpose of using old login credentials after a data breach?
What can happen if you click on links or download attachments from a phishing email?
What can happen if you click on links or download attachments from a phishing email?
Where does stolen personally identifiable information (PII) typically end up?
Where does stolen personally identifiable information (PII) typically end up?
What is the risk of reusing passwords across multiple sites?
What is the risk of reusing passwords across multiple sites?
Which type of cyber threat involves a backdoor in your system, allowing the attacker to gain control of your computer or access confidential information?
Which type of cyber threat involves a backdoor in your system, allowing the attacker to gain control of your computer or access confidential information?
What is the term for a cyber attack when an unauthorized user gains access to a system or network and remains undetected for an extended period of time?
What is the term for a cyber attack when an unauthorized user gains access to a system or network and remains undetected for an extended period of time?
Which cyber threat aims to disrupt a computer network by flooding the network with superfluous requests from a botnet to overload the system and prevent legitimate requests from being fulfilled?
Which cyber threat aims to disrupt a computer network by flooding the network with superfluous requests from a botnet to overload the system and prevent legitimate requests from being fulfilled?
What type of cyber threat involves stealing sensitive information before encrypting the target system?
What type of cyber threat involves stealing sensitive information before encrypting the target system?
Which cyber threat involves a cybercriminal hacking an organization by compromising a third-party vendor in its supply chain?
Which cyber threat involves a cybercriminal hacking an organization by compromising a third-party vendor in its supply chain?
Which of the following methods do cybercriminals often use to gain access to new login credentials after a data breach?
Which of the following methods do cybercriminals often use to gain access to new login credentials after a data breach?
What is the risk of reusing passwords across multiple sites?
What is the risk of reusing passwords across multiple sites?
What is the purpose of cyber threat intelligence?
What is the purpose of cyber threat intelligence?
What is a common attack vector for social engineering?
What is a common attack vector for social engineering?
What can happen if you click on links or download attachments from a phishing email?
What can happen if you click on links or download attachments from a phishing email?
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