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Cybersecurity threats only affect large corporations, not regular users
True
False
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How does a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack work?
By stealing data from databases
By overloading a network with traffic
By intercepting and altering communication between two parties
By sending fake emails to trick users
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What does SQL Injection allow hackers to do?
Bypass login authentication
Block access to a website
Infect a system with a virus
Manipulate or delete database information
4
What is the main goal of a phishing attack?
To steal sensitive information by impersonating a trusted entity
To overload a website with traffic
To exploit software vulnerabilities
To install malware on a computer
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Why are IoT (Internet of Things) devices a security risk?
They do not store any data
They are immune to hacking
They are often poorly secured and vulnerable to attacks
They have no connection to the internet
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A Zero-Day exploit is dangerous because it targets unknown vulnerabilities before they are fixed.
False
True
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Who can pose an Insider Threat in cybersecurity?
Social media users
Only hackers outside the company
Only IT professionals
Employees, contractors, or partners with access to sensitive data
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How does social engineering trick people into giving away information?
By using complex computer viruses
By manipulating human psychology and trust
By encrypting their files
By hacking into their devices
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What type of malware encrypts a victim’s files and demands payment to restore access
Adware
Spyware
Trojan
Ransomware
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What is the purpose of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
To spread malware
To steal user credentials
To shut down or slow down a network by overwhelming it with traffic
To exploit software vulnerabilities
