Types of Cyber Attacks and Protection Schemes Quiz
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Types of Cyber Attacks and Protection Schemes Quiz

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What is the goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?

To flood a network with more traffic than it can handle

How does a sniffer or eavesdropper capture network data exchanges?

By monitoring and reading network packets

What are the observable signs of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?

Slow response of the server, slow network performance, unavailability of software or web page

What happens if the packets captured by a sniffer are not encrypted?

<p>The sniffer provides a full view of the data inside the packet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a cracker obtain if the network packets are captured using a sniffer?

<p>Sensitive information such as passwords, data, and procedures for performing functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?

<p>To flood a network with more traffic than it can handle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the observable sign of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?

<p>Slow response of the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a cracker obtain if the network packets are captured using a sniffer?

<p>Sensitive information such as passwords and data</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a sniffer or eavesdropper capture network data exchanges?

<p>By reading, monitoring, and capturing network data exchanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the packets captured by a sniffer are not encrypted?

<p>A cracker can make a complete copy of network activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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