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What precaution can be taken against a Brute Force Attack?
What precaution can be taken against a Brute Force Attack?
- Using simple passwords
- Enabling Two-Factor-Authentication (2FA) (correct)
- Disabling CAPTCHA during login
- Increasing the number of login attempts
Which type of DoS attack involves flooding the target with traffic to make it unavailable to users?
Which type of DoS attack involves flooding the target with traffic to make it unavailable to users?
- SYNC Flood Attack (correct)
- Network segmentation
- Ping of Death
- Smurf Attack
In what way does Load Balancing help prevent DoS attacks?
In what way does Load Balancing help prevent DoS attacks?
- Encouraging multiple submission of connection requests
- Overloading a single server
- Limiting the impact of a DoS attack (correct)
- Disabling network segmentation
What is the purpose of using complex alphanumeric passwords?
What is the purpose of using complex alphanumeric passwords?
Which DoS attack involves sending ICMP echo requests larger than 65536 bytes?
Which DoS attack involves sending ICMP echo requests larger than 65536 bytes?
How does the Smurf Attack overwhelm networks and servers?
How does the Smurf Attack overwhelm networks and servers?
What is the main aim of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
What is the main aim of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
What is the recommended action if facing a SYNC Flood Attack?
What is the recommended action if facing a SYNC Flood Attack?
Network segmentation is used to:
Network segmentation is used to:
What is the main target of Whaling (CEO Fraud) attacks?
What is the main target of Whaling (CEO Fraud) attacks?
Define Pharming and how it works in cyber attacks.
Define Pharming and how it works in cyber attacks.
What are some preventive measures against Phishing attacks?
What are some preventive measures against Phishing attacks?
Explain Brute Force attacks and how they work.
Explain Brute Force attacks and how they work.
What is the key factor in determining how long a Brute Force attack can take?
What is the key factor in determining how long a Brute Force attack can take?
What is the process involved in Brute Forcing a system?
What is the process involved in Brute Forcing a system?
Why can even the most secured systems be vulnerable to Brute Force attacks?
Why can even the most secured systems be vulnerable to Brute Force attacks?
How can organizations enhance their defense against Brute Force attacks?
How can organizations enhance their defense against Brute Force attacks?
What type of employees are most targeted in Whaling attacks?
What type of employees are most targeted in Whaling attacks?
What is the significance of using anti-phishing browser extensions?
What is the significance of using anti-phishing browser extensions?
