30 Questions
What is the second largest source of web application malicious attacks according to the 2017 statistics mentioned?
SQL injection
Which field was among the top three most affected by web application attacks, as per the text?
Government websites
What type of cyberattack involves sending junk mails and messages in bulk without user consent?
Spamming
In which sector is spamming extensively used to send unsolicited messages?
IT field
What type of attacks are commonly used by hackers for spreading malware, viruses, and phishing?
Spamming attacks
Which type of attack was the most prevalent in web application attacks in 2017?
Cross-site scripting (XSS)
What are some major symptoms of being a victim of a Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattack?
Inability to access a website, delay in accessing online service, increased volume of spam emails
What step can be taken to mitigate the impact of a DoS attack?
Routing the malicious traffic
Which is not a main type of Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
Firewall security attack
What type of cyberattack involves jamming or overwhelming servers with malicious traffic?
DDoS attack
Which protocol is targeted in a SYN flood attack?
TCP handshake protocol
What is one way to prevent a DoS attack according to the text?
Using intrusion detection systems
What is the primary concern of traditional hacking tools like phishing, worms, and malware?
To pave the way for large-scale cyberattacks
Which of the following is an example of digital property misappropriation?
Illegally using software without permission
What is the estimated amount of misappropriated funds in the global economy according to Transparency Market Research Inc. in 2017?
$6 billion
Which of the following rules are put in place to prevent digital property misappropriation?
Laws, patents, copyrights, and trademarks
What modern technology measures are used to protect digital properties?
Data encryption and digital access control
How does misappropriation of digital property impact owners?
It violates their rights and leads to losses
What was the percentage of spam emails in the middle of 2018?
Over 45%
Which are the top three domains in the spamming email messages?
Advertising, adult-related materials, finance-related matters
What is the main objective of cyberterrorism?
Sabotage political and social fabric through coercion or intimidation tactics
Which systems are often targeted in cyberterrorism?
Public utilities like water supplies and electricity
What is the potential impact of cyberterrorism on society?
Inflict serious damages to legitimate systems, governments, and societies
What are the new forms and formats of cyberterrorism targeting?
Legitimate systems, governments, societies
What is a Zero-Day Exploitation?
A vulnerability in computer software known on the same day attackers exploit it.
Why is it difficult to patch up vulnerabilities in Zero-Day Exploitation attacks?
There is almost no time available to patch the software.
What percentage of total malware attacks accounted for zero-day exploitation in the third quarter of 2018?
28.9%
How do malwares typically behave in zero-day exploitation attacks?
They do not move or change noticeably but explode when detected.
What do hackers do with the data encrypted by malwares in zero-day exploitation attacks?
They send the encrypted data to their command control center.
Why are zero-day exploitation attacks able to exploit system faults for a longer period?
Because the malware program goes unnoticed due to its high sophistication.
Learn about the different types of cyberattacks, with a focus on spamming. Explore how spam emails accounted for over 45% of all emails shared on the Internet in mid-2018, and the top domains targeted by spamming email messages.
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