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Network security threats
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1A passive attack is when someone monitors [blank_start]travelling[blank_end] data on the [blank_start]network[blank_end] and Intercept any sense to information they find. They use hardware such as [blank_start]packet sniffers[blank_end]. they are [blank_start]hard[blank_end] to detect
- Atravelling
- Bnetwork
- Cpacket sniffers
- Dhard
2An active attack is when someone attacks and network with [blank_start]malware[blank_end] or planned attacks. they are [blank_start]easily[blank_end] detected the main defence against them is a [blank_start]firewall[blank_end]
- Amalware
- Beasily
- Cfirewall
3An insider attack is when someone within an organisation exploits their network access to steal information
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
4Brute force attack is a type of [blank_start]active[blank_end] attack used to gain information by cracking password through [blank_start]combinations[blank_end],hackers may try [blank_start]lots[blank_end] of number of attempts and the use of [blank_start]strong password[blank_end]s will reduce the risk of a brute force attack
- Aactive
- Bcombinations
- Clots
- Dstrong password
5A [blank_start]denial of service[blank_end] attack is when a hacker tries to stop users from accessing part of a [blank_start]network[blank_end] or website. most attacks involve [blank_start]flooding[blank_end] the network with [blank_start]useless[blank_end] traffic, making the network extremely [blank_start]slow[blank_end] and [blank_start]inaccessible.[blank_end]
- Adenial of service
- Bnetwork
- Cflooding
- Duseless
- Eslow
- Finaccessible.
6Malware is malicious software that is installed on someone else's device, without their knowledge or consent.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
7Scareware is telling the user they have a [blank_start]virus[blank_end], scaring them into [blank_start]paying[blank_end] for problems to be fixed
- Avirus
- Bpaying
8Spyware secretly monitors user actions, such as [blank_start]key presses[blank_end], and sends the information back to the [blank_start]hacker[blank_end]
- Akey presses
- Bhacker
9Root kits modify files
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
10Opening backdoors is creating holes in users security, which can be used for further attacks
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
11Viruses copy themselves to certain [blank_start]files[blank_end], users spread them by [blank_start]copying[blank_end] infected files, and activate them by [blank_start]opening[blank_end] infected files
- Afiles
- Bcopying
- Copening
12Worms are like [blank_start]viruses[blank_end], except they [blank_start]self replicate[blank_end] without any user help. they spread very [blank_start]quickly[blank_end] and exploit [blank_start]weaknesses[blank_end] in network security.
- Aviruses
- Bself replicate
- Cquickly
- Dweaknesses
13Trojans are malware that are disguised as [blank_start]legitimate software.[blank_end] They don't replicate, users [blank_start]install[blank_end] them without knowing their [blank_start]hidden[blank_end] purpose
- Alegitimate software.
- Binstall
- Chidden
14Social engineering is a way to gain information through manipulating people
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
15Common social engineering takes place:
- AOver the phone
- BThrough emails
- CFake websites
- DNetworks
16Phishing is another social engineering type. Criminal send legit- looking [blank_start]emails[blank_end] requesting a [blank_start]password[blank_end], security information et cetera. They mostly request that the user updates their information on a [blank_start]fake[blank_end] website
- Aemails
- Bpassword
- Cfake
17SQL- injections is changing the database [blank_start]code[blank_end] to allow certain code access all [blank_start]information[blank_end], no matter if it is the [blank_start]correct[blank_end] password etc
- Acode
- Binformation
- Ccorrect
18A good network will [blank_start]regularly[blank_end] test the network to find [blank_start]weaknesses[blank_end]; use [blank_start]strong[blank_end] passwords; enforce user access [blank_start]levels[blank_end]; install [blank_start]anti-malware[blank_end] and [blank_start]firewall[blank_end] software and [blank_start]encrypt[blank_end] sensitive data
- Aregularly
- Bweaknesses
- Cstrong
- Dlevels
- Eanti-malware
- Ffirewall
- Gencrypt
19Penetration testing is when organisations employ hackers to find weaknesses
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
20Network forensics is investigations to find the cause of attack on a network
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
21What should secure passwords be?
- ALong
- BStrong
- CInclude characters
- DInclude numbers
- EInclude symbols
- FBe basic so you don't forget
- GHave hints that basically tell you the password
22User access levels allow inside attacks
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
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- GCSE Computer Science (Computer Systems) Quiz am Network security threats, erstellt von Katie S am 09/05/2017.
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- Katie S
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- English
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