Cyber Attacks MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

What is phishing in the context of cybersecurity?

• A.A technique to intercept network traffic using packet sniffers
• B.Cybercrime involving fraudulent emails or messages to obtain sensitive information
• C.A method of encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access
• D.A physical attack on server hardware to disrupt services

What is the term for attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information by pretending to be someone else?

• A.Denial of Service attacks
• B.Spoofing attacks
• C.Man-in-the-middle attacks
• D.Phishing scams

An email asking for sensitive banking information under the guise of a trustworthy source is an example of what type of cyber attack?

• A.Phishing
• B.Spoofing
• C.Malware
• D.Denial of Service

In computer terminology, what is the term for someone who illegally gains access to a computer system?

• A.Cracker
• B.Hacker
• C.Programmer
• D.Analyst

Which of the following is considered a cyber crime?

• A.Hacking
• B.Identity theft
• C.Phishing
• D.All of these

Cybercrime is associated with which field?

• A.Medical Science
• B.Mechanical Engineering
• C.Civil Engineering
• D.Information Technology

What is the term used when someone intentionally destroys or deletes data on a computer?

• A.Phishing
• B.Spoofing
• C.Sabotage
• D.Sniffing

Which of the following is considered the most serious threat to computer security?

• A.Virus
• B.Worm
• C.Trap door
• D.Trojan horse

What does cyber warfare encompass in the context of modern digital conflicts?

• A.Espionage and intelligence gathering
• B.Sabotage of critical infrastructure
• C.Propaganda and psychological operations
• D.All of these

What is the term used to describe unauthorized and illegal accessing of computer programs, often with criminal intent?

• A.Phishing
• B.Hacking
• C.Spamming
• D.Cracking