Types Of Threats
This type of software is designed to harm or exploit any programmable device, service, or network.
What is malware?
These are weaknesses in a system that can be exploited by threats.
What are vulnerabilities?
This type of malware encrypts files and demands a ransom for their release.
What is ransomware?
What is the primary goal of confidentiality in cybersecurity?
What is to prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information?
Using these can help prevent unauthorized access.
What are strong passwords?
This type of attack involves fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.
What is phishing?
This type of vulnerability occurs when software is not updated.
What is outdated software?
This type of social engineering attack involves pretending to be someone else to gain information.
What is pretexting?
What does integrity ensure in the context of the CIA Triad?
what is making sure that data is accurate and trustworthy?
Applying these can help protect systems from known exploits.
What are security patches?
This involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.
What is social engineering?
Attackers exploit these to gain unauthorized access.
What are vulnerabilities?
A company’s website is targeted by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, causing the website to become unavailable to customers for several hours. During this time, customers are unable to access the company’s services.
Which cybersecurity goal is compromised in this scenario?
What is Availability?
What does availability ensure in a secure system?
What is to make sure that information and resources are accessible to authorized users when needed.
Regular security assessments and updates help in mitigating these.
What are threats and vulnerabilities?
This type of attack aims to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users.
What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
This type of vulnerability can be exploited if a system is not regularly updated.
What is outdated software?
Name a famous data breach that we discussed that happened in 2017 where over 143+ members information was compromised
What is the Equifax breach?
Which of the following can impact availability?
A) DDoS Attack
B) Data Encryption
C) User Authentication
What is
A) DDoS Attack?
Regularly updating software helps in fixing these.
What are vulnerabilities?
Name two examples of malware.
What are:
Viruses
Ransomware
Worm
Trojan
Attackers often exploit these to install malware.
What are unpatched systems?
A hospital’s patient database is encrypted to ensure that only authorized medical staff can access patient records. However, a hacker manages to bypass the encryption and access sensitive patient information.
Which cybersecurity goal is compromised in this scenario?
What is Confidentiality?
Name a common tool used to maintain confidentiality in communication.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
What is a common indicator of a phishing email?
A) Professional language
B) Suspicious links and urgent language
C) Secure email address
D) No spelling errors
What is
B) Suspicious links and urgent language?