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Cyber Attack

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  • Q1
    What type of cyber attack involves overwhelming a system with traffic to make it unavailable?
    Phishing attack
    Man-in-the-middle attack
    Denial of Service (DoS) attack
    Malware attack
    30s
  • Q2
    What type of cyber attack tricks users into providing their personal information by posing as a trustworthy entity?
    Phishing attack
    Ransomware attack
    Denial of Service (DoS) attack
    SQL injection
    30s
  • Q3
    Which type of cyber attack involves injecting malicious SQL code into a website's database to manipulate or steal data?
    SQL injection
    Phishing attack
    Denial of Service (DoS) attack
    Cross-site scripting (XSS)
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of cyber attack involves taking control of a user's device through malicious software that encrypts their files?
    Ransomware attack
    Spoofing attack
    Denial of Service (DoS) attack
    Phishing attack
    30s
  • Q5
    What type of cyber attack spreads malicious software through unsuspecting users opening an infected attachment or link in an email?
    Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack
    Denial of Service (DoS) attack
    Malware attack
    SQL injection
    30s
  • Q6
    Which type of cyber attack involves an attacker encrypting a victim's data and demanding a ransom for the decryption key?
    Ransomware attack
    Denial of Service (DoS) attack
    Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack
    Phishing attack
    30s
  • Q7
    Why are security measures essential for protecting against cyber attacks?
    They do not affect personal devices
    They make devices run slower
    They are only needed for large companies
    They help prevent unauthorized access and data breaches
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a benefit of regularly updating security software?
    It reduces the functionality of the device
    It makes the software more expensive
    It slows down the internet connection
    It protects against newly discovered vulnerabilities
    30s
  • Q9
    What role does a firewall play in computer security?
    It monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
    It stores data backups
    It repairs hardware issues
    It enhances internet speed
    30s
  • Q10
    Why is it important to use strong passwords as a security measure?
    They are easier to remember
    They have no effect on security
    They make accounts less secure
    They are harder for attackers to guess or crack
    30s
  • Q11
    What is one reason to back up data regularly as a security measure?
    It uses more storage space
    It makes the computer run faster
    It complicates data management
    It protects against data loss due to cyber attacks
    30s
  • Q12
    Which security practice helps protect against malware infections?
    Ignoring software updates
    Using simple passwords
    Installing antivirus software
    Disabling firewalls
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the purpose of encryption in data security?
    It speeds up data transmission
    It stores data without using space
    It converts data into a format that is unreadable without a key
    It makes data easily accessible to everyone
    30s
  • Q14
    What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for personal information?
    Reply with your information
    Open any attachments
    Forward it to friends
    Do not respond and report it as phishing
    30s
  • Q15
    What is two-factor authentication (2FA) primarily used for?
    To add an extra layer of security to account logins
    To eliminate the need for passwords
    To speed up the login process
    To make accounts harder to access
    30s

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