16 Questions
What are internal cyber attacks?
Attacks involving individuals within the organization exploiting their insider access
Who may be involved in internal cyber attacks?
Employees and contractors within the organization
What is data theft in the context of internal cyber attacks?
Illegitimate access to and theft of sensitive data
Which action is considered as social engineering in the context of internal cyber attacks?
Manipulating individuals within an organization to divulge confidential information
What does privilege escalation involve in the context of internal cyber attacks?
Unauthorized elevation of user privileges to gain access to higher-level systems or sensitive information
What does denial of service (DoS) attacks aim to achieve in the context of internal cyber attacks?
Overloading a network or system to make it unavailable to users
What is the motivation for engaging in fraudulent activities to embezzle funds or gain financial advantages?
Financial gain
What is the term for creating hidden access points in a system to allow unauthorized entry at a later time?
Backdoor exploitation
What is the term for manipulating employees into divulging sensitive information through deceptive tactics?
Social engineering
When do internal cyber attacks occur at times when perpetrators may choose moments when detection is less likely or when they can exploit their insider status most effectively?
When
Which term refers to individuals with insider knowledge exploiting their access for malicious purposes?
Insider threats
Where can internal cyber attacks occur targeting vulnerabilities in access privileges, employee trust, and internal systems?
Within the organization
What do external cyber attacks refer to?
Malicious activities originating from outside an organization or system
What should organizations implement to regularly review and update user permissions to mitigate internal cyber threats?
Access controls
What should organizations develop and regularly test to quickly and effectively respond to internal cyber threats?
Incident response plans
What term refers to intentionally altering or deleting critical data?
Data manipulation
Test your knowledge on internal and external cyber attacks, attack vectors, and types of insider threats. Explore the various ways individuals within an organization exploit their insider access to compromise systems, steal sensitive information, or disrupt operations.
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