Cybersecurity

 a deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity

Which term describes a weakness in a system that can be exploited by cyber threats?

Which type of malware encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for the decryption key?

A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rule

a software update that fixes security vulnerabilities and other bugs

the process of verifying the identity of a user or device before granting access to a system

the process of converting information into a secure format that can only be read by authorized individuals

 a type of cyber attack that overwhelms a network or website with a flood of internet traffic

the practice of using cyber tools to gather secret information from a government or organization