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Explain how bots can be utilized in both beneficial and malicious ways within cybersecurity. Bots can only be used for malicious purposes, such as launching attacks. Bots are only beneficial when used for automating legitimate tasks. Bots can automate tasks for legitimate purposes but can also b...

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QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

1. Explain how bots can be utilized in both beneficial and malicious ways
within cybersecurity.

Bots can only be used for malicious purposes, such as launching
attacks.

Bots are only beneficial when used for automating legitimate tasks.

Bots can automate tasks for legitimate purposes but can also be
exploited for cyber attacks.

Bots have no impact on cybersecurity.

2. A small computer program gets stored on a user's hard drive. The program
then collects the user's habits and transmits that information to a third
party, all without the user's consent. From this description, the small
program is known as:

Cookie

Hacker

Spyware

Firewall

3. What is the activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial
information by posing as a legitimate company?

Skimming

Dumpster Diving

Phishing

Mailing

4. If a company experiences a data breach due to a malware infection, which
cybersecurity measure should they prioritize to prevent future incidents,

, and why?

Implementing stronger password policies, as they protect against
unauthorized access

Installing and regularly updating antivirus software, as it helps
detect and eliminate malware

Increasing physical security measures, since they prevent
unauthorized physical access

Conducting employee training on phishing attacks, as it raises
awareness of social engineering threats

5. The practice of enticing unsuspecting Internet users to a fake Web site by
using authentic-looking email with the legitimate organization's name, in an
attempt to steal pws, financial info, or introduce a virus attack is known as
what?

impersonating

trickery

phishing

discretionary access control

6. Which of the following statements is correct about back doors?

Back doors are created when a buffer overflow is exploited.

Back doors can open a network port on the affected system so
that the attacker can connect and control such system.

Back doors can open a network firewall port in the network.

Back doors are used to legitimately configure system
configurations.

, 7. An online fraud action in which criminals pretend to be legitimate
companies either by using emails or malicious websites that trick
individuals and companies into providing useful information such as bank
account numbers, Social Security numbers, or credit card numbers.

Phishing

Vishing

Hacking

Malware

8. Technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks,
computers, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized
access.

Electronic health record incentive programs

Cybersecurity

Life cycle (computer)

Decision support system

9. What is an intranet in the context of computer networking?

A private network accessible only to an organization's staff, often
containing company-specific applications and data.

A network that exclusively uses satellite technology for
communication.

A global network that connects millions of private, public,
academic, business, and government networks.

A type of internet service provided by telecommunications
companies.

10. What is the term for software intentionally designed to cause damage to a
computer and networks, such as computer worms, viruses, etc?

Malware

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