CS G8 TEST 1

What is the purpose of a DoS attack?

To make a network resource unavailable to its intended users.

What is the goal of a phishing attack?

To trick victims into revealing valuable data by disguising a message as coming from a reputable source.

What is the purpose of penetration testers?

To legally test systems for weaknesses.

A trojan is software that appears to perform a useful function but secretly executes malicious actions.

True

In simpler terms, what does the Data protection Act 2018 ensure regarding the use of personal data?

Personal data is used fairly, transparently and only for legitimate purposes.

Malware is designed to improve computer performance?

False.

What is the purpose of social engineering?

to deceive individuals into handling over information for fraudulent purposes.

Which statement best describes the difference between ethical hacking and unethical hacking?

Ethical hacking is authorized testing to identify vulnerabilities.

A firewall blocks all internet access

false.

Anti - malware software guarantees complete protection against all threats?

false.

A DoS attack’s purpose is to overwhelm a network or system with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users.

True.

Spyware is designed to monitor and gather information about a person and how they use their computer.

true.

Which description best defines a phishing attack?

tricking people into revealing sensitive data by posing as a trusted sender.

what is the main goal of a bagging attack?

to manipulate someone into revealing confidential information or money.

What is data?

Data is raw facts and figures.

What is social engineering?

tricks used by cybercriminals to steal personal information for scams.

What is shouldering/ shoulder surfing?

an attack designed to steal a victim’s password or other sensitive data.

What is bagging/pretexting

a fake story used to trick someone into giving information or money.

What is the difference between phishing and blagging?

phishing uses fake messages to steal and blagging uses stories to trick.