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What is the primary characteristic of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attack?
What is the primary characteristic of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attack?
- It is an attack primarily carried out by novice hackers.
- It is a stealthy, prolonged attack orchestrated by skilled hackers for specific goals. (correct)
- It is a loud and obvious attack that is easily detected.
- It is a quick attack lasting only a few minutes.
Which organizations are prime targets for Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
Which organizations are prime targets for Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
- Schools and small businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Governments, corporations, or institutions with valuable data (correct)
- Individuals running personal websites
Why is early detection crucial in mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
Why is early detection crucial in mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
- To escalate the situation further
- To prevent extensive damage and stop the attackers' progress (correct)
- To study the attackers' methods
- To let the attackers cause extensive damage
What are some signs of insider threats to watch for?
What are some signs of insider threats to watch for?
Which of the following is NOT considered an emerging threat as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered an emerging threat as mentioned in the text?
How can organizations prepare for future threats according to the text?
How can organizations prepare for future threats according to the text?
What is the primary goal of social engineers?
What is the primary goal of social engineers?
What is a common method used in phishing attacks?
What is a common method used in phishing attacks?
How can malware be spread to devices?
How can malware be spread to devices?
What is the impact of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
What is the impact of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
How do attackers use malware to disrupt devices?
How do attackers use malware to disrupt devices?
Which cyber attack involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information?
Which cyber attack involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information?
What is the purpose of cyber threat modeling?
What is the purpose of cyber threat modeling?
Which model helps in understanding different types of threats like Spoofing and Denial of Service?
Which model helps in understanding different types of threats like Spoofing and Denial of Service?
What is the focus of the DREAD model?
What is the focus of the DREAD model?
How does social engineering work as a cyber threat?
How does social engineering work as a cyber threat?
What does the STRIDE model help in preventing?
What does the STRIDE model help in preventing?
Why is it important to understand cyber threats?
Why is it important to understand cyber threats?
