FBLA CYBER SECURITY FULL STUDY SHEET
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COLLECTION
●● Viruses
Answer: Malicious software that attaches to files and programs,
requiring user action to spread.
●● Worms
Answer: Standalone malware that replicates itself to spread without
needing to attach to other programs.
●● Trojans
Answer: Malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate, tricking
users into executing it.
●● Ransomware
Answer: Malware that encrypts files or locks systems, demanding a
ransom for access.
●● Adware
Answer: Software that displays or downloads unwanted ads, often
compromising privacy and performance.
,●● Spyware
Answer: Malware that secretly monitors and collects user information.
●● Rootkits
Answer: Malware designed to gain and hide unauthorized root or
administrative access.
●● Keyloggers
Answer: Software or hardware that records keystrokes to capture
sensitive information.
●● Fileless Malware
Answer: Malware that operates in memory, avoiding detection by not
writing to the hard drive.
●● Cryptojacking
Answer: Unauthorized use of a computer to mine cryptocurrency.
●● Hybrid Malware
Answer: Malware that combines features of multiple types to increase
effectiveness.
,●● Types of Social engineering attacks
Answer: Includes phishing, Spear Phishing, Baiting, Pretexting,
Tailgating, Vishing, Water-Holing, and whaling.
●● Phishing
Answer: Tricking people into giving away personal information by
pretending to be a trustworthy source.
●● Spear Phishing
Answer: Targeted phishing aimed at specific people or organizations,
often using personal details.
●● Baiting
Answer: Offering something attractive to trick people into giving up
personal info or infecting their devices.
●● Pretexting
Answer: Creating a fake scenario to get someone to reveal confidential
information.
●● Tailgating
Answer: Sneaking into a secure area by following someone who has
access.
, ●● Vishing
Answer: Phishing over the phone, trying to get personal information
through calls.
●● Water-Holing
Answer: Infecting websites that a specific group visits to target them
with malware.
●● Whaling
Answer: Phishing aimed at high-profile targets like senior executives to
steal sensitive info.
●● Types of Network Attacks
Answer: Includes DoS, DDoS, MitM, Phishing, SQL Injection, XSS,
Password Attack, Eavesdropping, Malware, and Zero-Day Attack.
●● Denial of Service (DoS) Attack
Answer: Overloading a network or server with excessive traffic to make
it unavailable to users.
●● Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack
Answer: Similar to a DoS attack but launched from multiple
compromised systems simultaneously.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COLLECTION
●● Viruses
Answer: Malicious software that attaches to files and programs,
requiring user action to spread.
●● Worms
Answer: Standalone malware that replicates itself to spread without
needing to attach to other programs.
●● Trojans
Answer: Malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate, tricking
users into executing it.
●● Ransomware
Answer: Malware that encrypts files or locks systems, demanding a
ransom for access.
●● Adware
Answer: Software that displays or downloads unwanted ads, often
compromising privacy and performance.
,●● Spyware
Answer: Malware that secretly monitors and collects user information.
●● Rootkits
Answer: Malware designed to gain and hide unauthorized root or
administrative access.
●● Keyloggers
Answer: Software or hardware that records keystrokes to capture
sensitive information.
●● Fileless Malware
Answer: Malware that operates in memory, avoiding detection by not
writing to the hard drive.
●● Cryptojacking
Answer: Unauthorized use of a computer to mine cryptocurrency.
●● Hybrid Malware
Answer: Malware that combines features of multiple types to increase
effectiveness.
,●● Types of Social engineering attacks
Answer: Includes phishing, Spear Phishing, Baiting, Pretexting,
Tailgating, Vishing, Water-Holing, and whaling.
●● Phishing
Answer: Tricking people into giving away personal information by
pretending to be a trustworthy source.
●● Spear Phishing
Answer: Targeted phishing aimed at specific people or organizations,
often using personal details.
●● Baiting
Answer: Offering something attractive to trick people into giving up
personal info or infecting their devices.
●● Pretexting
Answer: Creating a fake scenario to get someone to reveal confidential
information.
●● Tailgating
Answer: Sneaking into a secure area by following someone who has
access.
, ●● Vishing
Answer: Phishing over the phone, trying to get personal information
through calls.
●● Water-Holing
Answer: Infecting websites that a specific group visits to target them
with malware.
●● Whaling
Answer: Phishing aimed at high-profile targets like senior executives to
steal sensitive info.
●● Types of Network Attacks
Answer: Includes DoS, DDoS, MitM, Phishing, SQL Injection, XSS,
Password Attack, Eavesdropping, Malware, and Zero-Day Attack.
●● Denial of Service (DoS) Attack
Answer: Overloading a network or server with excessive traffic to make
it unavailable to users.
●● Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack
Answer: Similar to a DoS attack but launched from multiple
compromised systems simultaneously.
