Cybersecurity Threats C2

Question 1

What are Hackers/Attackers

Answer 1

Individuals who have the skills to gain access over computer systems through unauthorized means

Question 2

What is Cracker

Answer 2

An individual who breaks encryption codes, eliminate software protection, or specialises in breaking into systems.

Question 3

Type of hackers

Answer 3

1. White Hat
2. Black Hat
3. Grey Hat

Question 4

Threat Actors

Answer 4

1. Script Kiddies
2. Hacktivists
3. Organised Crime
4. Nation States
5. Insiders
6. Competitors

Question 5

Types of Threats

Answer 5

1. Intruders
2. Physical Theft
3. Social Engineering
4. Insider Attacks
5. Scripts
6. Bypass Authentication
7. Botnets
8. Phishing
9. Password Cracking

Question 6

Common Attacks include CSS and Social Engineering, What are they?

Answer 6

Cross Site Scripting (CSS)
- Found in web application
- Attackers inject client-site script
Social Engineering
- Manipulating people to give private information