What is an attack vector?, The potential consequences if an attack succeeds, The weakness in a system that can be exploited, The method or pathway a hacker uses to gain access, Software that protects your computer, Which of the following is a vulnerability?, Malware on a system, Weak or default passwords, Denial of Service attack, Data theft, What is a threat in cybersecurity?, A method attackers use to enter a system, Something that could cause harm to a system, A software patch, Encryption of data, Which of these is a risk?, Unpatched software, Malware infection, Consequences of a threat exploiting a vulnerability, Phishing email, A Denial of Service (DoS) attack targets:, User passwords, Network services to make them unavailable, Printer connections, Personal emails, Which of the following is an example of spyware?, Software secretly recording keystrokes, Printer driver, Wi-Fi router, Antivirus update, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies can increase risk because:, Personal devices may lack security controls, Devices are always encrypted, Staff forget passwords, Wi-Fi becomes faster, Which scenario best illustrates the subtle difference between a vulnerability and a threat?, Malware exists (threat) → Default passwords (vulnerability), Malware exists (vulnerability) → Default passwords (threat), Printer jam (threat) → Staff complaint (vulnerability), Slow Wi-Fi (risk) → Printer jam (vulnerability), A shop’s POS terminals function normally, but remote access is enabled and software hasn’t been patched for months. Which combination of threat and hidden risk is correct?, Malware exploitation → hidden theft of card data, Slow transactions → staff complaints, Printer failure → lost receipts, Wi-Fi congestion → poor customer experience, A teacher’s personal phone connects to the college network. Later, internal files are accessed without permission. What subtle threat does this illustrate?, Wi-Fi congestion, Mobile device introducing malware or unauthorized access, Printer malfunction, Staff forgot password

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