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Welcome to our Cybersecurity quiz! In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a crucial aspect of our daily lives. With the increasing number of cyber threats, it's essential to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our sensitive information. This quiz will test your knowledge of cybersecurity and help you understand the importance of staying safe online. So, let's get started!
What is the term used for a malicious software designed to disrupt, damage or gain unauthorized access to a computer system?
Worm
Trojan
Virus
Adware
What does the acronym CIA stand for in the context of cybersecurity?
Central Intelligence Agency
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Cyber Investigation Agency
Computer Intrusion Analysis
What is the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext, to protect sensitive information during transmission?
Hacking
Encryption
Decryption
Malware
What is a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack?
A type of cyber attack that sends unsolicited messages to multiple recipients
A type of cyber attack that involves stealing sensitive information from a computer system
A type of cyber attack that floods a network or website with traffic to make it unavailable to users
A type of cyber attack that involves infecting a computer system with a virus or other malware
What is a phishing attack?
A type of cyber attack that floods a network or website with traffic to make it unavailable to users
A type of cyber attack that involves infecting a computer system with a virus or other malware
A type of cyber attack that involves tricking people into revealing sensitive information
A type of cyber attack that involves stealing sensitive information from a computer system
What is a firewall?
A software program that displays advertisements on a computer system
A type of cyber attack that floods a network or website with traffic to make it unavailable to users
A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
A type of malware that spreads from one computer system to another
What is two-factor authentication?
A security system that requires users to provide two passwords to access a computer system
A security system that requires users to provide two pieces of identification to access a computer system
A security system that uses a combination of biometric and password authentication to access a computer system
A security system that requires users to provide a password and a unique code to access a computer system
What is the term used for a software program that is designed to detect, prevent or remove malware from a computer system?
Virus
Adware
Firewall
Antivirus
What is a zero-day exploit?
A type of cyber attack that involves stealing sensitive information from a computer system
A type of cyber attack that involves infecting a computer system with a virus or other malware
A vulnerability in a software program that is unknown to the developer or vendor
A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
What is the term used for the practice of using a fake website or login page to trick users into revealing sensitive information?
Malware
Phishing
Ransomware
DDoS
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