Welcome to your Cybersecurity Scholarship Test Name Email Phone What is the primary goal of cybersecurity? To exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems To protect internet-connected systems from cyber threats To flood systems with traffic To encrypt internet traffic None Which type of cyberattack relies on deceptive emails, messages, or websites to obtain sensitive information? Cross-site scripting Spoofing SQL Injection Phishing None In the context of cybersecurity, what technique is used to bypass network security measures by encapsulating non-DNS traffic within DNS requests, allowing attackers to exfiltrate data or bypass firewalls undetected? SQL Injection DNS Tunneling Cross-Site Scripting Spoofing None What is the primary objective of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack? To create hidden entry points into computer systems To intercept communication between two parties To flood a system with traffic and make it unavailable to users To encrypt internet traffic None Which cybersecurity best practice involves regularly reviewing and revoking unnecessary app permissions on smartphones, tablets, or computers to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data? Using a firewall Updating devices and software Reviewing app permissions Enabling multi-factor authentication None What precaution should individuals take regarding USB devices, based on cybersecurity best practices? Avoid scanning USB devices for malware Use encrypted USB devices whenever possible Always use unknown or untrusted USB drives Share USB devices with others freely None What term describes a type of malware that creates a hidden entry point into a computer system, allowing remote access and control by attackers for malicious purposes? Spoofing Phishing SQL Injection Backdoor Trojan None How does social engineering differ from phishing attacks in cybersecurity? Social engineering exploits vulnerabilities in software or hardware unknown to the vendor, while phishing floods a system with traffic. Social engineering targets sensitive information through psychological manipulation, while phishing injects malicious code into web pages. Social engineering aims to flood a system with traffic to overwhelm it, while phishing encrypts internet traffic to prevent interception. Social engineering involves impersonating a legitimate entity or device, while phishing manipulates individuals into divulging confidential information. None Which cybersecurity best practice involves creating regular backups of important files and data? Enabling multi-factor authentication Regularly backing up data Updating antivirus software Using a firewall None What is the main purpose of malware in cybersecurity? To disrupt operations across sectors To provide additional security layers To disrupt or gain unauthorized access to computer systems To protect systems from cyber threats None What cyber attack method involves injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, allowing attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, or deface web pages? XSS Attacks Social Engineering Spoofing Zero-Day Exploits None How does DNS tunneling bypass network security measures? By encrypting internet traffic to prevent interception By intercepting communication between two parties By creating hidden entry points into computer systems By encapsulating non-DNS traffic within DNS requests None What is the primary purpose of using a virtual private network (VPN) in cybersecurity? To create hidden entry points into computer systems To intercept communication between two parties To encrypt internet traffic to prevent interception To flood a system with traffic None What is the estimated cost of cybercrime to the global economy in 2023, according to the provided data? $4.4 million $4.35 million $8.01 trillion $7 trillion None What term describes a cyber attack method that involves exploiting vulnerabilities in software or hardware that are unknown to the vendor, allowing attackers to gain an advantage before patches or updates are available? SQL Injection Zero-Day Exploits Social Engineering Spoofing None 1 out of 3 Time's upTime is Up!