Practice Real-World Examples of Cyber Attacks - 1.5 | Introduction to Cyber Security | Cyber Security Basic
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1.5 - Real-World Examples of Cyber Attacks

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is WannaCry?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of a situation where access to your files is denied.

Question 2

Easy

What year did the Equifax data breach occur?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It was the same year as WannaCry.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of attack was WannaCry?

  • Virus
  • Ransomware
  • Phishing

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about attacks that hold data hostage.

Question 2

True or False: The Equifax data breach involved the compromise of personal information of 147 million people.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the scale of the breach discussed.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss the implications of cybersecurity failures in the context of both individuals and organizations, using WannaCry and the Equifax breach as examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think deeply about how these events affected multiple stakeholders.

Question 2

Devise a strategy to mitigate risks similar to those exploited in the SolarWinds attack for organizations that rely heavily on third-party vendors.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on prevention and the development of a comprehensive risk management plan.

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