2. Common Types of Cyber Threats

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does malware stand for?

   Hint

   Think about software created to damage, not help.

2. 2.

   Name one type of social engineering.

   Hint

   This tactic often involves fake emails.

3. 3.

   What is a common type of malware that demands payment?

   • Virus
   • Ransomware
   • Trojan

   Hint

   Think about what happened in the WannaCry incident.

4. 4.

   True or False: A DDoS attack only comes from one machine.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What does 'distributed' imply?

5. 5.

   Design an anti-phishing email strategy for a fictional company.

   Hint

   Consider what users should look for when receiving emails.

6. 6.

   Create an incident response plan for a DDoS attack on a service.

   Hint

   Think about immediate actions and long-term strategies.