Quiz: Common cybersecurity attacks

1. What is the primary reason behind launching cyberattacks?

A

Personal gain

B

Financial gain

C

Corporate espionage

D

All of the above

2. How often do cyberattacks occur, according to the report by the University of Maryland?

A

Every 39 seconds

B

Every 2 minutes

C

Every 10 minutes

D

Every hour

3. Which of the following is NOT an example of a cyberattack?

A

Ransomware

B

Phishing

C

SQL Injection

D

Software patching

4. What type of attack involves flooding a server or network with excessive internet traffic?

A

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

B

Phishing

C

Malware

D

SQL Injection

5. Which of the following attacks targets vulnerable IoT devices by exploiting default passwords and insecure configurations?

A

Mirai botnet

B

WannaCry Ransomware

C

SolarWinds supply chain attack

D

Equifax data breach

6. What type of attack involves tricking victims into revealing sensitive information through fraudulent emails, websites, or messages?

A

Phishing

B

SQL Injection

C

Malware

D

DDoS

7. Which attack targets the elements in the software supply chain, introducing malicious code or vulnerabilities into legitimate software or hardware components?

A

SQL injection

B

Phishing

C

Supply chain attack

D

Ransomware

8. What is the recommended mitigation strategy against zero-day exploits?

A

Implementing strong passwords

B

Conducting regular software patches and continuous monitoring

C

Enabling multi-factor authentication

D

Utilizing antivirus software

9. Which type of attack involves intercepting and taking control of an established user session, allowing attackers to impersonate the victim?

A

Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack

B

Session hijacking

C

Phishing

D

Brute force attack

10. What is the recommended approach to defend against diverse cybersecurity threats?

A

Implementing a single security measure

B

Relying solely on antivirus software

C

A multi-layered security approach

D

Ignoring software updates and patches