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What is a common method used by attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software?

Which technique involves an attacker impersonating a trusted entity to gain access or sensitive information?

Security Awareness Quiz

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1
Which technique involves an attacker impersonating a trusted entity to gain access or sensitive information?
Brute force attack
Phishing
Malware
Spoofing
2
What is a common method used by attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software?
Exploiting known security holes or bugs
Ransomware
Man-in-the-middle attack
Social engineering
3
Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Using the same password everywhere
Logging in with a fingerprint only
Entering a password and a code sent to your phone
Using a password hint
4
In cybersecurity, what does the principle of "least privilege" mean?
Allowing any user to install software
Limiting user access rights to only what they need to perform their job
Giving users full access to all systems
Sharing passwords among team members
5
What is the most common way hackers try to steal your personal information?
Using flea markets
Sending spam calls
Phishing emails
nstalling malware physically
6
What is the primary purpose of a zero-day vulnerability?
It is a virus that deletes data
It is a recently discovered vulnerability with no patch available yet
It improves system security
It is a new type of malware
7
What should you do if you receive an unexpected email asking for your login details?
Delete the email and report it as phishing
Reply to the email with your information
Click the link to verify the sender
Ignore it and do nothing
8
Which of the following is a strong password?
12345678
password123
P@ssw0rd!2025
qwerty