2.2.3 Practice Questions Flashcards
The Stuxnet worm was discovered in 2010 and was used to gain sensitive information on Iran’s industrial infrastructure. This worm was probably active for about five years before being discovered. During this time, the attacker had access to the target. Which type of attack was Stuxnet?
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APT
Logic bomb
Trojan horse
Virus
APT
Which type of threat actor only uses skills and knowledge for defensive purposes?
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White hat
Gray hat
Script kiddie
Hacktivist
White hat
Which statement best describes a suicide hacker?
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This hacker is motivated by religious or political beliefs and wants to create severe disruption or widespread fear.
This hacker may cross the line of what is ethical, but usually has good intentions and isn’t being malicious.
This hacker’s main purpose is to protest an event and draw attention to their views and opinions.
This hacker is only concerned with taking down their target for a cause. They have no concerns about being caught.
This hacker is only concerned with taking down their target for a cause. They have no concerns about being caught.
Miguel has been practicing his hacking skills. He has discovered a vulnerability on a system that he did not have permission to attack. Once Miguel discovered the vulnerability, he anonymously alerted the owner and instructed him how to secure the system. What type of hacker is Miguel in this scenario?
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Script kiddie
State-sponsored
White hat
Gray hat
Gray hat
