Types Of Attacks

Question 1

Phishing Attack

Answer 1

The hacker typically emails a user and pretends to be a representative from a bank or company.

Question 2

Pharming

Answer 2

Is a term some people use for an attack on DNS or hosts files that lead an individual to the wrong site.

Question 3

Spim

Answer 3

Typically, instant messenger IDs are learned by the hacker using a BOT. The BOT then sends the user an instant message asking the user to click the hyperlink sent.

Question 4

Spear Phishing

Answer 4

A type of phishing where the email message sent is spoofed and looks like it comes from a trusted source such as a fellow employee.

Question 5

Vishing

Answer 5

Tries to trick people and steal money from them. The contact is made with a phone call.

Question 6

Whaling

Answer 6

The hacker sends the email to a specific person (the big fish) who may have a lot to lose from the attack. Usually an executive.

Question 7

Xmas

Answer 7

Scan gets it name by a packet being sent to each port with PSG,URG, and FIN flags set in the packet,

Question 8

Spoofing Attacks

Answer 8

Is a type of attack where the hacker alters the source address of information to make the information look like it is coming from a different person.

Question 9

Hoaxes

Answer 9

Are email messages that users receive giving a false story and asking the user to take some type of action.

Question 10

Spam

Answer 10

Is sending the same unsolicited email message to a number of people.

Question 11

Social engineering attacks

Answer 11

Involves the hacker trying to trick someone into compromising security through social contact such s a phone call or email message.