Security Threats Classification Quiz

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What is the primary goal of a denial of service (DoS) attack?

To make it difficult or impossible for a system to perform productive work (correct)

To gain unauthorized access to a system

To steal sensitive information

To spread misinformation through hoax letters

According to Brent Chapman's classification, which of these is not a category of security threats?

Integrity of data (correct)

Existence of data

Confidentiality of data

Availability of resources

Which of the following is an example of a common cyber attack technique used by hackers?

Stealing intellectual property through website defacement

Packet intercepting and password sniffing (correct)

Spreading urban myths through hoax letters

Engaging in internet gambling and pornography

Which type of cyber attack is characterized by the use of emails that appear to come from legitimate sources and include links to spoofed web addresses?

Phishing attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a 'black hole' or 'sink hole' attack in the context of cybercrime?

To propagate false routing entries and disrupt network traffic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common type of cyber attack mentioned in the text?

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key enabler of cybercrime, according to the provided information?

The ability to interact with victims remotely Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of the internet in terms of capable guardianship against cybercrime?

The lack of physical boundaries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the internet that facilitates cybercrime activities?

The ability to easily manipulate and alter data at minimal cost Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to individuals who use hacking tools and scripts without fully understanding them?

Script kiddies Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the top three most common cyber attacks as of 2023, according to the provided information?

Phishing Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the internet that contributes to the scale of cybercrime?

The ability to automate criminal processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ethical hacking certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)?

To ensure ethical hackers have the technical skills to improve cybersecurity Signup and view all the answers

According to the EU's definition of cybercrime, which of the following is NOT considered a cybercrime?

Using a computer for personal entertainment purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between "black hat" and "white hat" hackers?

Black hat hackers hack illegally for personal gain, while white hat hackers hack legally to improve security Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of eavesdropping in cybercrime?

To intercept and monitor private communications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cyber attack?

Ethical hacking Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind cybercrimes related to the "acquisition or manipulation of information for gain"?

Financial gain Signup and view all the answers