Cybersecurity Risks

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Which of the following is NOT a common type of cybersecurity risk?

  1. Malware

  2. Phishing

  3. Denial-of-service attacks

  4. Social engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social engineering is a type of attack that relies on human interaction and manipulation rather than technical vulnerabilities.

What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?

  1. To steal sensitive information

  2. To disrupt network operations

  3. To gain unauthorized access to a system

  4. To plant malware on a victim's computer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phishing attacks aim to trick victims into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.

Which type of malware is designed to encrypt files and demand a ransom payment to decrypt them?

  1. Virus

  2. Worm

  3. Trojan horse

  4. Ransomware


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a victim's computer and demands a ransom payment to decrypt them.

What is the purpose of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

  1. To steal sensitive information

  2. To disrupt network operations

  3. To gain unauthorized access to a system

  4. To plant malware on a victim's computer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

DoS attacks aim to disrupt network operations by flooding a target system with excessive traffic or requests.

Which of the following is a common method used to protect against phishing attacks?

  1. Strong passwords

  2. Multi-factor authentication

  3. Regular software updates

  4. Employee training


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Employee training is crucial in raising awareness about phishing attacks and teaching employees how to identify and avoid them.

What is the primary objective of a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?

  1. To steal sensitive information

  2. To disrupt network operations

  3. To gain unauthorized access to a system

  4. To plant malware on a victim's computer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MITM attacks aim to intercept and manipulate communications between two parties to steal sensitive information or impersonate one of the parties.

Which type of cybersecurity risk involves an attacker gaining unauthorized access to a system or network?

  1. Malware

  2. Phishing

  3. Denial-of-service attacks

  4. Unauthorized access


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unauthorized access refers to an attacker gaining entry to a system or network without authorization.

What is the primary goal of a zero-day attack?

  1. To steal sensitive information

  2. To disrupt network operations

  3. To gain unauthorized access to a system

  4. To exploit a vulnerability before a patch is available


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zero-day attacks aim to exploit a vulnerability in software or systems before a patch or update is released.

Which of the following is a common method used to protect against malware attacks?

  1. Strong passwords

  2. Multi-factor authentication

  3. Regular software updates

  4. Employee training


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Regular software updates are essential in patching vulnerabilities and protecting against malware attacks.

What is the primary objective of a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack?

  1. To steal sensitive information

  2. To disrupt network operations

  3. To gain unauthorized access to a system

  4. To inject malicious code into a website


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

XSS attacks aim to inject malicious code into a website, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser.

Which type of cybersecurity risk involves an attacker exploiting a vulnerability in a software or system to gain unauthorized access?

  1. Malware

  2. Phishing

  3. Denial-of-service attacks

  4. Vulnerability exploitation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vulnerability exploitation refers to an attacker taking advantage of a flaw or weakness in a software or system to gain unauthorized access.

What is the primary goal of a SQL injection attack?

  1. To steal sensitive information

  2. To disrupt network operations

  3. To gain unauthorized access to a system

  4. To manipulate data in a database


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SQL injection attacks aim to manipulate data in a database by injecting malicious SQL statements into a web application.

Which of the following is a common method used to protect against unauthorized access?

  1. Strong passwords

  2. Multi-factor authentication

  3. Regular software updates

  4. Employee training


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Strong passwords are a fundamental security measure in preventing unauthorized access to systems and accounts.

What is the primary objective of a brute-force attack?

  1. To steal sensitive information

  2. To disrupt network operations

  3. To gain unauthorized access to a system

  4. To exhaust system resources


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brute-force attacks aim to gain unauthorized access to a system by trying all possible combinations of passwords or keys.

Which type of cybersecurity risk involves an attacker using social engineering techniques to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking actions that compromise security?

  1. Malware

  2. Phishing

  3. Denial-of-service attacks

  4. Social engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social engineering attacks rely on human interaction and manipulation to trick individuals into compromising security.

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