CS Quiz 1

Question 1

Hacktivists usually act based on:

Accepted Answer

Political or moral motivations

Question 2

What’s a rootkit trojan designed to do?

Accepted Answer

Hide other malware

Question 3

What does market abuse involve?

Accepted Answer

Insider trading and false rumors

Question 4

What is identity theft?

Accepted Answer

Using someone’s info to commit fraud

Question 5

What type of malware appears harmless but is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Trojan

Question 6

Which is an example of an active attack?

Accepted Answer

Message modification

Question 7

What makes viruses especially dangerous?

Accepted Answer

They replicate themselves

Question 8

What is the purpose of ransomware?

Accepted Answer

Encrypt files and demand payment

Question 9

What is cyber-enabled crime?

Accepted Answer

Traditional crime using tech (e.g., fraud)

Question 10

Which of these is a state-sponsored threat actor?

Accepted Answer

Nation-state hacker

Question 11

Cybercrime can be committed by:

Accepted Answer

Both individuals and organizations

Question 12

Which group uses cyber means for radicalization and propaganda?

Accepted Answer

Cyber terrorists

Question 13

Which of the following best defines malware?

Accepted Answer

Invasive software

Question 14

Who can be considered an insider?

Accepted Answer

Employee or contractor with access

Question 15

Which is a cyber-dependent crime?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware

Question 16

What is session hijacking?

Accepted Answer

Taking over a user’s internet session

Question 17

What is a common cause of insider breaches?

Accepted Answer

Poor password management

Question 18

Application layer attacks target:

Accepted Answer

HTTP requests

Question 19

Which is a typical phishing method?

Accepted Answer

Fake login pages

Question 20

Dumpster diving seeks to find:

Accepted Answer

Thrown away sensitive information

Question 21

Which attack involves repeatedly sending fake TCP handshakes?

Accepted Answer

SYN Flood

Question 22

How does ransomware encrypt data?

Accepted Answer

Using asymmetric encryption

Question 23

Which file types are common targets of ransomware?

Accepted Answer

Word docs, images, databases

Question 24

What is a decision-based error?

Accepted Answer

Wrong action due to lack of knowledge

Question 25

Why are insider threats dangerous?

Accepted Answer

They already have authorized access

Question 26

Which DDoS technique uses DNS for amplification?

Accepted Answer

DNS Amplification

Question 27

A masquerade attack involves:

Accepted Answer

Impersonation

Question 28

Which of the following is a crime against children?

Accepted Answer

Online grooming

Question 29

What is the goal of ransomware authors selling malware kits?

Accepted Answer

Profit sharing from ransom

Question 30

What is a DoS attack?

Accepted Answer

Making services unavailable

Question 31

What is an active attack?

Accepted Answer

An attempt to alter system resources

Question 32

What is a cyber threat actor?

Accepted Answer

An entity that launches cyberattacks

Question 33

What is the goal of money laundering?

Accepted Answer

Make illegal funds look legal

Question 34

Which malware allows downloading more malicious software?

Accepted Answer

Dropper trojan

Question 35

What is the primary motive behind most cybercrime?

Accepted Answer

Financial gain

Question 36

Trojan malware can also perform:

Accepted Answer

DDoS attacks

Question 37

Which error involves tired or distracted users?

Accepted Answer

Skill-based error

Question 38

Organised cybercriminals are often:

Accepted Answer

Well-funded and highly skilled

Question 39

What is pagejacking?

Accepted Answer

Cloning a website to redirect traffic

Question 40

Phishing attempts to:

Accepted Answer

Steal personal information

Question 41

Which device is commonly involved in wardriving?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi antenna

Question 42

Phishing emails often appear to be from:

Accepted Answer

Legitimate companies or friends

Question 43

Ransomware often spreads through:

Accepted Answer

Spam emails and exploits

Question 44

Which is a type of identity theft?

Accepted Answer

Medical identity theft

Question 45

A DDoS attack differs by:

Accepted Answer

Using multiple devices

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