Practice Security Issues (10.3) - Protection and Security - Operating Systems
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Question 1 Easy

Define malware.

💡 Hint: Think about software that harms or disrupts.

Question 2 Easy

What is a common method of a DoS attack?

💡 Hint: Consider how an attacker might make a service unavailable.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of malware?

To protect systems
To steal information
To assist users

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of malware on user data.

Question 2

Denial of Service attacks are intended to:

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the intent behind the attack.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a case where a buffer overflow might be exploited in a hypothetical software application. Suggest a secure coding practice that could prevent it.

💡 Hint: What validation can you add to your code to ensure data integrity?

Challenge 2 Hard

A company suffers a DDoS attack that costs them significant downtime. Create a response plan that includes preventive measures and reactions to future attacks.

💡 Hint: What steps would you take to ensure that future incidents disrupt operations less?

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