Understand Common IoT Security and Privacy Threats. ITP-110 Practice Questions (Page 12)

Questions 56–60

1. 56foundation · easy

   What is pharming in the context of IoT security?

   • AAn attack that floods a network with traffic to cause denial of service
   • BAn attack that uses fake emails to trick users into revealing passwords
   • CAn attack that records keystrokes to steal credentials
   • DAn attack that redirects users from a legitimate website to a malicious one without their knowledge
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2. 57foundation · easy

   What is a primary impact of a trojan horse on an IoT device after it is installed?

   • AIt can provide unauthorized remote access to the device
   • BIt automatically spreads to other devices on the network
   • CIt prevents the device from receiving any network traffic
   • DIt physically damages the device's hardware components
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4. 58application · medium

   An employee at a smart building management company receives an email that appears to be from the CEO, asking for the credentials to the building's HVAC remote access portal. The email contains a link to a fake login page that looks identical to the real portal. Which attack is this?

   • APhishing
   • BPharming
   • CSpearphishing
   • DShoulder surfing
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5. 59application · medium

   A cybercriminal researches a specific IoT device manufacturer and learns that the CEO, John Smith, is responsible for approving firmware updates. The criminal sends a personalized email to John, referencing his recent conference talk and including a malicious attachment disguised as a presentation. Which attack is this?

   • APharming
   • BSpearphishing
   • CImpersonation
   • DPassword sniffing
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6. 60foundation · easy

   What is a common privacy implication of spyware on IoT devices?

   • APhysical damage to the device's components
   • BImproved device performance and battery life
   • CIncreased security through monitoring
   • DUnauthorized collection and transmission of personal or sensitive data
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