Types of Cyberattacks: Spamming
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What is the second largest source of web application malicious attacks according to the 2017 statistics mentioned?

  • Path traverse
  • SQL injection (correct)
  • Spamming
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS)
  • Which field was among the top three most affected by web application attacks, as per the text?

  • Healthcare sector
  • Government websites (correct)
  • Manufacturing sector
  • Education sector
  • What type of cyberattack involves sending junk mails and messages in bulk without user consent?

  • Path traverse
  • Spamming (correct)
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS)
  • SQL Injection
  • In which sector is spamming extensively used to send unsolicited messages?

    <p>IT field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attacks are commonly used by hackers for spreading malware, viruses, and phishing?

    <p>Spamming attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of attack was the most prevalent in web application attacks in 2017?

    <p>Cross-site scripting (XSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some major symptoms of being a victim of a Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattack?

    <p>Inability to access a website, delay in accessing online service, increased volume of spam emails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What step can be taken to mitigate the impact of a DoS attack?

    <p>Routing the malicious traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is not a main type of Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

    <p>Firewall security attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cyberattack involves jamming or overwhelming servers with malicious traffic?

    <p>DDoS attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is targeted in a SYN flood attack?

    <p>TCP handshake protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to prevent a DoS attack according to the text?

    <p>Using intrusion detection systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of traditional hacking tools like phishing, worms, and malware?

    <p>To pave the way for large-scale cyberattacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of digital property misappropriation?

    <p>Illegally using software without permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated amount of misappropriated funds in the global economy according to Transparency Market Research Inc. in 2017?

    <p>$6 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rules are put in place to prevent digital property misappropriation?

    <p>Laws, patents, copyrights, and trademarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What modern technology measures are used to protect digital properties?

    <p>Data encryption and digital access control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does misappropriation of digital property impact owners?

    <p>It violates their rights and leads to losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage of spam emails in the middle of 2018?

    <p>Over 45%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are the top three domains in the spamming email messages?

    <p>Advertising, adult-related materials, finance-related matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of cyberterrorism?

    <p>Sabotage political and social fabric through coercion or intimidation tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which systems are often targeted in cyberterrorism?

    <p>Public utilities like water supplies and electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential impact of cyberterrorism on society?

    <p>Inflict serious damages to legitimate systems, governments, and societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the new forms and formats of cyberterrorism targeting?

    <p>Legitimate systems, governments, societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Zero-Day Exploitation?

    <p>A vulnerability in computer software known on the same day attackers exploit it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult to patch up vulnerabilities in Zero-Day Exploitation attacks?

    <p>There is almost no time available to patch the software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total malware attacks accounted for zero-day exploitation in the third quarter of 2018?

    <p>28.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do malwares typically behave in zero-day exploitation attacks?

    <p>They do not move or change noticeably but explode when detected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do hackers do with the data encrypted by malwares in zero-day exploitation attacks?

    <p>They send the encrypted data to their command control center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are zero-day exploitation attacks able to exploit system faults for a longer period?

    <p>Because the malware program goes unnoticed due to its high sophistication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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