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IoT Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

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What is the most common type of IoT attack?

  1. Malware

  2. Phishing

  3. DDoS

  4. Man-in-the-middle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malware is the most common type of IoT attack, accounting for over 70% of all attacks.

What is a DDoS attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that floods a server with traffic

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A DDoS attack is a type of cyberattack that floods a server with traffic, causing it to become unavailable.

What is a Man-in-the-middle attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that intercepts communications between two parties

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Man-in-the-middle attack is a type of cyberattack that intercepts communications between two parties, allowing the attacker to read and modify the communications.

What is a firmware attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that targets the firmware of a device

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A firmware attack is a type of cyberattack that targets the firmware of a device, allowing the attacker to take control of the device.

What is a side-channel attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that exploits the physical characteristics of a device

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A side-channel attack is a type of cyberattack that exploits the physical characteristics of a device, such as its power consumption or electromagnetic emissions, to extract information from the device.

What is a zero-day attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that exploits a vulnerability that is not yet known to the vendor

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A zero-day attack is a type of cyberattack that exploits a vulnerability that is not yet known to the vendor, allowing the attacker to take advantage of the vulnerability before it can be patched.

What is a buffer overflow attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A buffer overflow attack is a type of cyberattack that exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.

What is a SQL injection attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that exploits a SQL injection vulnerability

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A SQL injection attack is a type of cyberattack that exploits a SQL injection vulnerability, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the database.

What is a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that exploits a cross-site scripting vulnerability

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A cross-site scripting (XSS) attack is a type of cyberattack that exploits a cross-site scripting vulnerability, allowing the attacker to inject malicious code into a web page.

What is a remote code execution (RCE) attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A remote code execution (RCE) attack is a type of cyberattack that allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.

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

  1. A type of cyberattack that prevents the device from providing its services

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A denial-of-service (DoS) attack is a type of cyberattack that prevents the device from providing its services.

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

  1. A type of cyberattack that allows the attacker to intercept communications between two parties

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is a type of cyberattack that allows the attacker to intercept communications between two parties.

What is a phishing attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that attempts to trick the user into giving up their personal information

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A phishing attack is a type of cyberattack that attempts to trick the user into giving up their personal information, such as their password or credit card number.

What is a social engineering attack?

  1. A type of cyberattack that exploits human psychology to trick the user into performing a desired action

  2. A type of cyberattack that steals data from a server

  3. A type of cyberattack that takes control of a server

  4. A type of cyberattack that deletes data from a server

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A social engineering attack is a type of cyberattack that exploits human psychology to trick the user into performing a desired action, such as clicking on a malicious link or opening a malicious email attachment.

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