Password Attacks

Question 1

What is a “Brute Force Password Attack”??

Answer 1

An attacker guesses passwords until they get the correct password.
This is classed as a Dictionary Attack.

Question 2

What is a “Shouldering Attack”??

Answer 2

When in public, users can note your actions and access your passwords.

Question 3

What is “Theft of Individual Passwords”??

Answer 3

Using Social Engineering, an attacker can steal your passwords.

Question 4

Define “Social-Engineering”

Answer 4

Social Engineering refers to the technique used to deceive people into revealing Private and Confidential Information.

Question 5

What are the main types of “Social-Engineering” techniques are there??

Answer 5

1. Phishing attack
2. Pharming attack
3. Baiting

Question 6

Define “Phishing Attack”

Answer 6

An email may be sent out that looks legitimate, but instead, intends to steal your data, like passwords.

Question 7

Define “Pharming Attack”

Answer 7

When a hacker directs a user to an illegitimate website thank may, collect your information or download mal. ware.

Question 8

Define “Baiting Attack”

Answer 8

A Baiting Attack refers