COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTERNET SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a technique used by cybercriminals to take control of a computer or network by exploiting software vulnerabilities?
A
Social engineering
B
Denial-of-service attack
C
Brute force attack
D
Exploit
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Brute force attacks: A popular cracking method that involves guessing usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized access to a system or sensitive data. Cross-site scripting (XSS): A type of security vulnerability typically found in web applications.

Detailed explanation-2: -To do this, they use seven techniques to cause maximum disruption and maximize their profit. These are malicious bots, web fraud, phishing, malware, DDoS, credential stuffing and ransomware. A malicious bot is a malware designed to steal information or infect a host which is often used well before the actual attack.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Penetration testing, cybersecurity professionals will use the same techniques and processes utilized by criminal hackers to check for potential threats and areas of weakness. A pen test attempts the kind of attack a business might face from criminal hackers such as password cracking, code injection, and phishing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Phishing is probably the most common form of cyber-attack, largely because it is easy to carry out, and surprisingly effective.

Detailed explanation-5: -CEO Fraud. Clone Phishing. Domain Phishing. Evil Twin. Smishing. Spear Phishing. Vishing. Whaling. More items

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