2.2- Types of Attackers

Question 1

What type of activity does a hacktivist take part in?

Answer 1

Illegal access to a computer system or network.

Question 2

What type of activity does a Cyber Criminal take part in?

Answer 2

Malicious activity such as data theft or spreading viruses.

Question 3

What type of activity does a Insider take part in?

Answer 3

A threat from within the company can be malicious or accidental.

Question 4

What type of activity does a Script Kiddie take part in?

Answer 4

Uses existing computer scripts or code to hack computers and deface websites.

Question 5

What type of activity does a Vulnerability broker take part in?

Answer 5

Find bugs in systems of companies to sell the information.

Question 6

What type of activity does a Scammer take part in?

Answer 6

Offer good or opportunities to others to make ‘quick cash’.

Question 7

What type of activity does a Phisher take part in?

Answer 7

Gains info for malicious intent.

Question 8

What type of activity does a Cyber terrorist take part in?

Answer 8

Cause fear in society through destruction of property and systems.