Understanding Network Threats Quiz

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What is the intent of threats to a network?

Causing disruption or harm

Explain what pharming is in the context of network threats.

Pharming is a threat involving the redirection of a website's traffic to another, fraudulent site.

Differentiate between a virus and a worm in the context of malware.

A virus needs to attach to a program, while a worm can spread without attaching.

What is the main characteristic of a trojan horse as a type of malware?

A trojan horse misleads users about its true intent. Signup and view all the answers

How does a DoS attack differ from a DDoS attack in terms of network threats?

A DoS attack is carried out by one source, while a DDoS attack involves multiple sources. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three common techniques used in manipulating individuals to give away private information?

Phishing, pharming, shoulder surfing Signup and view all the answers

How can you identify a phishing email?

Greeting not personalized, sender's address often a variation of a genuine address, forged link, request for personal information, sense of urgency, poor spelling and grammar Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between phishing and pharming?

Phishing involves tricking individuals via email into giving away information, while pharming redirects website traffic to a fake site by a cyber attack or installing malicious software. Signup and view all the answers

How is shoulder surfing defined in the context of the text?

Shoulder surfing involves direct observation of a user entering their security details. Signup and view all the answers

Why are people often seen as the 'weak point' in security?

People are often seen as the 'weak point' in security because they can be easily manipulated or tricked into giving away sensitive information. Signup and view all the answers