CyberSecurity Module 1-4 Review

Which type of attack floods a system to shut it down?

A virus that tricks users into downloading it is a:

A security appliance that monitors and filters network traffic is called a:

Fake emails asking for passwords are an example of:

What attack manipulates people into revealing info?

What kind of hacker might expose flaws without permission, but not for profit?

Which hacker hat helps protect systems legally?

Blue hat hackers

Trying every password combination until one works is:

What color hat hacker is a vigilante who targets black hats?

Which security tool only detects intrusions but doesn’t stop them?

This type of malware gives hidden control over your system.

IDS alerts you when something’s wrong. What does IPS do?

Which malware replicates itself and spreads?

Who breaks into systems illegally for personal gain?