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Cybersecurity Quiz

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Question 1

Which type of malware bombards you with annoying adverts?

Spyware
Virus
Adware
Worm

Question 2

Which of the following is a common tell-tale sign of a social engineering attempt in an email?

A padlock on the email
Using the user's real name
A high-quality logo
Poor spelling and grammar

Question 3

A person's phone keeps showing random adverts on its screen. What type of malware might it be infected with?

Adware
Worm
Virus
Ransomware

Question 4

Which type of hacker acts maliciously?

White hat hacker
Red hat hacker
Grey hat hacker
Black hat hacker

Question 5

What is the maximum prison sentence for hacking?

20 years
5 years
10 years
15 years

Question 6

An attacker sends out an email pretending to be from a bank. It links to a fake bank login page. What is this an example of?

Hacking
Malware
Phishing
Shoulder surfing

Question 7

Which of these is the most effective defense against social engineering attacks?

Regular security awareness training for users
Installing the latest antivirus software on all devices
Using strong firewalls
Using complex passwords for all accounts

Question 8

Which type of malware is capable of self-replication?

Worm
Adware
Trojan horse
Virus

Question 9

Which law makes it illegal to access a system without the owner's permission?

The Computer Misuse Act
Freedom of Information Act
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
The Data Protection Act

Question 10

Which type of malware only spreads when the file it's attached to is opened?

Worm
Virus
Spyware
Trojan horse