Types of Attacks N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 17)

Questions 81–83

1. 81foundation · easy

   What is a botnet?

   • AA network of compromised computers controlled by an attacker to perform coordinated actions
   • BA software tool used to capture keystrokes
   • CA network of servers that provide legitimate cloud services
   • DA type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom
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2. 82application · easy

   A user reports that their online banking account was accessed from an unknown location, and a large transfer was made. An investigation reveals that a malicious program was installed on the user's computer that records every keystroke, including usernames and passwords. Which type of malware is this?

   • AKeylogger
   • BTrojan
   • CAdware
   • DSpyware
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3. 83foundation · easy

   A security analyst is reviewing web server logs and notices a request containing the string: ' OR '1'='1' -- in a login form parameter. What is the attacker attempting to do?

   • APerform a denial-of-service attack by overloading the database
   • BBypass authentication by manipulating the SQL query logic
   • CEnumerate database table names using a UNION-based injection
   • DExecute a cross-site scripting payload to steal session cookies
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