Types of Cyber Attackers and Methods
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Match the following descriptions of cyber attack techniques with their corresponding categories:

Inexperienced attackers using pre-made tools with little understanding of the attack = Script Kiddies A malicious USB stick is left in a public place and then plugged into a company device = Removable media An attacker intercepts traffic from unsecured public Wi-Fi to steal data = Remote and wireless Cyber espionage actors who exploit insider knowledge for competitive advantage = State-backed groups (APTs)

Match the type of cyber threat actors with their motivations:

Groups or individuals using cyber-attacks for political or social objectives = Hacktivists An email asks for login credentials under the guise of a legitimate company = Phishing Highly sophisticated groups linked to government agencies, often involved in espionage = State-backed groups (APTs) Criminal organizations focusing on financial gain = Criminal Syndicates

Match the attack methods with their descriptions:

Employee clicks a malicious link on a social media post, installing malware = Web and social media USB sticks that are left in public places and later plugged into devices = Removable media Phishing emails asking for sensitive data disguised as legitimate inquiries = Email Intercepting data from unsecured public Wi-Fi networks = Remote and wireless

Match the attack types with their examples:

<p>Inexperienced attackers using tools available in forums = Script Kiddies Nation-state actors targeting industries for espionage = State-backed groups (APTs) Political activists hacking to raise awareness = Hacktivists Using malware to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information = Criminal Syndicates</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the cyber attack scenarios with their correct terminology:

<p>Targeting data through social engineering tactics = Phishing Leaking sensitive government information = Cyber espionage Using pre-made software tools for hacking = Script Kiddies Compromising devices through physical media = Removable media</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Attacker Types

  • Script Kiddies: Inexperienced attackers using pre-made tools with limited understanding of the attack.
  • Hacktivists: Groups or individuals using cyber-attacks for political or social objectives.
  • Criminal Syndicates: Groups focused on financial gain through cybercrime.
  • State-backed groups (APTs): Highly sophisticated groups linked to government agencies, often involved in espionage.

Attack Methods

  • Email: Phishing email asks for login credentials under the guise of a legitimate company.
  • Removable media: A malicious USB stick is left in a public place and then plugged into a company device.
  • Remote and wireless: An attacker intercepts traffic from unsecured public Wi-Fi to steal data.
  • Web and social media: An employee clicks a malicious link on a social media post, installing malware.

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This quiz explores the various types of cyber attackers, including script kiddies, hacktivists, criminal syndicates, and state-backed groups. Additionally, it covers common attack methods such as phishing emails, malicious removable media, and unsecured networks. Test your knowledge on these essential cybersecurity concepts.

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