Cyber Security

Practice Cyber Security MCQs with answers and explanations.

• An attack technique where an attacker disguises communication to appear as if it comes from a trusted source. What is this concept called?
• Choose the correct description of Spoofing.
• Which of the following best names the concept in which a network of infected computers controlled remotely by an attacker to carry out coordinated malicious tasks?
• What is the function or purpose of Botnet?
• The concept in which a type of surveillance software that records every keystroke made on a computer to capture sensitive information is best known as which of these terms?
• Identify the correct definition of Keylogger.
• What term describes the following? a security concept that restricts user access rights to only what is strictly necessary to perform their job.
• In computer science, Least privilege principle refers to which of the following?
• Select the correct name for: a weakness in a system that can be exploited by a threat to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.
• The concept in which malicious software that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's activity without consent is best known as which of these terms?
• Identify the correct definition of Spyware.
• What term describes the following? malicious software disguised as legitimate software to trick users into installing it.
• In computer science, Trojan horse refers to which of the following?
• Select the correct name for: a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without needing to attach to another program.
• Which statement correctly explains Computer worm?
• Which concept is defined as follows: an attack method that systematically tries every possible password combination until the correct one is found?
• What is Brute-force attack primarily used for?
• The following statement describes a specific concept. What is it called? a manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to gain access to systems or confidential information.
• Select the accurate description of Social engineering.
• Which term refers to a cryptographic technique used to verify the authenticity and integrity of a digital message or document?