Cyber Crime - introduction, malware types, kinds of cyber crime - One Line Questions

1. What is a 'drive-by download'? — Malicious software downloaded onto a device without the user's knowledge or consent, often by simply visiting a compromised website.
2. In cybercrime, 'data breach' refers to: — The unauthorized access and acquisition of sensitive or confidential data.
3. What is 'pharming' in the context of cybercrime? — Redirecting users from legitimate websites to fraudulent ones.
4. Which malware type aims to gain administrative-level control over a computer system? — Rootkit
5. What is a 'zero-day exploit'? — An attack that exploits a vulnerability that is unknown to the software vendor and for which no patch exists.
6. A 'man-in-the-middle' (MitM) attack is a type of cybercrime where: — An attacker intercepts and possibly alters communication between two parties.
7. What does 'malicious insider' refer to in cybercrime? — A trusted individual within an organization who intentionally misuses their access privileges to harm the organization or steal data.
8. What is the primary definition of cybercrime? — Any crime involving the use of a computer or network.
9. A 'waterhole attack' is a type of cyber attack where: — Attackers target specific individuals by compromising websites they frequently visit.
10. Which type of cybercrime involves exploiting trust and authority to gain access or information? — Social engineering
11. Which of these is a form of cybercrime that involves manipulating search engine results to promote fraudulent websites? — Black hat SEO
12. Which of the following is a specific type of cybercrime that targets online banking systems? — All of the above
13. Which of the following is a form of cybercrime involving the impersonation of a trusted entity to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information? — Phishing
14. Spyware is designed to: — Secretly monitor and collect information about the user.
15. Identity theft in the cyber context involves: — Using someone else's personal information for fraudulent purposes.
16. Which of the following is NOT a common vector for malware infection? — Legitimate software downloads from trusted sources
17. A rootkit is a type of malware that: — Hides its presence and other malicious activities from the user and security software.
18. Which of the following is a common method used in phishing attacks? — Sending fraudulent emails or messages that appear to be from legitimate sources.
19. What is 'cyberstalking' primarily focused on? — Harassment and intimidation of an individual
20. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a motive for cybercrime? — Scientific research
21. Which of the following is a characteristic of a computer virus? — It attaches itself to existing executable files.
22. What is the main characteristic of a computer virus? — It requires user interaction to spread.
23. What does 'malware' stand for? — Malicious software
24. What is 'cyber warfare'? — The use of cyber attacks by a nation-state against another nation-state.
25. What is 'cyberterrorism'? — The use of cyber attacks to cause fear, disruption, or significant damage, often for political or ideological goals.
26. Which type of cybercrime involves exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications to inject malicious code? — SQL Injection
27. Which type of cybercrime involves unauthorized access to computer systems using stolen credentials? — Credential Stuffing
28. A 'logic bomb' is a piece of malware that: — Is programmed to trigger and execute malicious functions only when specific conditions are met.
29. A 'botnet' is primarily used in cybercrime to: — Launch coordinated attacks like DDoS, send spam, or mine cryptocurrency.
30. A 'Trojan horse' is a type of malware that: — Requires user interaction to install and often disguises itself as legitimate software.
31. What is the term for malware that secretly mines cryptocurrency using a victim's computer resources? — Cryptojacking
32. Adware primarily aims to: — Display unwanted advertisements to the user.
33. Ransomware typically operates by: — Encrypting a user's files and demanding a ransom.
34. What is 'cyber espionage'? — The unauthorized access to sensitive information, typically by governments or corporations, for intelligence purposes.
35. What is 'cyber sabotage'? — The intentional disruption or destruction of computer systems or networks, often to cause damage or hinder operations.
36. What is the primary function of a 'keylogger'? — To record keystrokes made by a user.
37. What is the primary purpose of a 'backdoor' in the context of malware? — To allow attackers to remotely access and control the compromised system without going through normal authentication procedures.
38. What is the primary goal of a 'scareware' attack? — To trick users into believing their system is infected and convincing them to purchase fake antivirus software.
39. What is the goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack? — To make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users.
40. What is the purpose of a 'honeypot' in cybersecurity? — To lure cyber attackers into a decoy system to study their methods.
41. Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers? — Worm
42. What is 'cyber bullying'? — Using electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
43. Cyberstalking is a form of cybercrime that involves: — Repeatedly harassing or threatening an individual online.
44. What is 'social engineering' as a cybercrime tactic? — Manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information.
45. A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack differs from a DoS attack by: — Utilizing multiple compromised systems to flood the target with traffic.
46. Credential stuffing is a cybercrime technique that involves: — Using automated tools to test large lists of username and password combinations obtained from data breaches.
47. A program that disguises itself as legitimate software but performs malicious actions is known as a: — Trojan horse
48. Which type of malware is designed to exploit vulnerabilities in web browsers or websites to execute malicious code? — Web-based malware (e.g., drive-by downloads)
49. Which of the following malware types is designed to steal sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers? — Spyware/Information Stealer
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