Cyber Attacks MCQs with Answers

Which type of network attack aims to acquire sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication?

• A.DoS Attack
• B.Spoofing
• C.Sniffing
• D.Phishing

Cyber bullying and harassment typically do not result in which of the following emotions?

• A.Depression
• B.Anxiety
• C.Happiness
• D.Fear

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What does the term 'cyber warfare' encompass?

• A.Defensive actions to protect networks
• B.Offensive actions to disrupt enemy systems
• C.Espionage and intelligence gathering in cyberspace
• D.All of these

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What is phishing?

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

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Fake traffic on a website is called?

• A.Proxy traffic
• B.Phishing traffic
• C.Spoofed traffic
• D.Bot traffic

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Ransomware attack is an attack which performs?

• A.Encrypts data and demands ransom for access
• B.Deletes all files permanently without warning
• C.Steals user credentials through phishing emails
• D.Overloads a server with excessive traffic

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What is DOS Attack?

• A.Disk Operating System
• B.Denial of Service
• C.Data Overload Syndrome
• D.Distributed Object Storage

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What term describes crimes committed using computers and the internet?

• A.Cybercrime
• B.Hacking
• C.Phishing
• D.Malware

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The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is known as ?

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

What is cyber crime most commonly associated with?

• A.Computer
• B.Telephone
• C.Television
• D.Radio