Which of the following is not a valid way to protect against a brute-force attack?
- Longer passwords
- Passwords containing capital letters, numbers, and symbols
- Lockout periods after failed attempts
- Using a VPN
Which type of malware spreads by attaching itself to other programs?
Listening-in to communications between two devices is known as…
- A man-in-the-middle attack
- Encryption
- Decryption
- Malicious Wi-Fi
How can a system be protected against a denial-of-service attack?
- Packet filters on routers
- Using a VPN
- Stronger passwords
- Using a star network topology
Which type of malware shows unwanted adverts?
- Adware
- Ransomware
- Spyware
- Trojan horse
What is the name of the attack that involves repeatedly trying different passwords until the correct one is found?
- Phishing
- Brute force
- Denial of service
- SQL injection
Which category of "hacker" breaks into a system with the owners permission?
- White hat
- Grey hat
- Black hat
- Red hat
Which of the following is not a method of protection from a man-in-the-middle attack?
- Avoiding unfamiliar Wi-Fi hotspots
- Encrypting communication
- Using a VPN
- Using strong passwords
What is the name of the technique that involves sending deceptive emails to trick users into revealing personal information?
- Phishing
- Brute force
- Denial of service
- SQL injection
Why might a person or organisation create malicious software?
- Theft of data
- Blackmail or extortion
- For fun
- All of the above
