Redirecting users to fake websites without them knowing

What is a MITM attack?

An attack where someone secretly intercepts communication

What is the main purpose of an API?

To allow programs to communicate with each other

What is a vulnerability in software?

A weakness that could be exploited by hackers

What is a logic bomb?

Malicious code that activates under certain conditions

Why are separated environments used in software development?

To keep development, testing, and live systems separate for safety

What is a DDoS attack?

An attack that floods a server with traffic to crash it

What is a Trojan horse in cyber security?

Malware disguised as something useful

Tricking people into giving up private info through fake messages

What is a software patch?

A security update that fixes bugs or vulnerabilities

Which of these is a real example of an API being used?

A website using Google Maps to show your location

Software designed to harm or exploit systems

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1
What is pharming?
Harvesting search engine data
Collecting information for health apps
Redirecting users to fake websites without them knowing
Farming software updates automatically
2
What is a MITM attack?
A hacker who steals Wi-Fi passwords
A fake antivirus warning
A server overload tool
An attack where someone secretly intercepts communication
3
What is the main purpose of an API?
To fix bugs in software
To allow programs to communicate with each other
To create visual effects
To store user data
4
What is a vulnerability in software?
A password error
A weakness that could be exploited by hackers
A damaged screen
A missing file
5
What is a logic bomb?
A device that destroys hard drives
A timer that locks users out of apps
A loud alert for cyber threats
Malicious code that activates under certain conditions
6
Why are separated environments used in software development?
To reduce file sizes
To keep development, testing, and live systems separate for safety
To save power and memory
To allow unlimited internet use
7
What is a DDoS attack?
A method of secure login
An attack that floods a server with traffic to crash it
A security update for large servers
A virus that hides in mobile app
8
What is a Trojan horse in cyber security?
Malware disguised as something useful
A virus that spreads by email
A strong password manager
A firewall bypass tool
9
What is phishing?
Tricking people into giving up private info through fake messages
Downloading legal content
Encrypting emails
A way to increase internet speed
10
What is a software patch?
A program used to test games
A security update that fixes bugs or vulnerabilities
A tool to speed up Wi-Fi
A backup copy of an app
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Which of these is a real example of an API being used?
A website using Google Maps to show your location
Turning on airplane mode
Typing in a Word document
Playing a video on a DVD
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What is malware?
Software designed to harm or exploit systems
A type of website
Any software designed to protect computers
A legal security tool

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