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STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ Denial of Service (DoS) Attack.
Answer: An attack meant to shut down a machine or network by
flooding it with traffic or exploiting vulnerabilities
◉ Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack.
Answer: A DoS attack launched from multiple systems against a
single target
◉ On-Path Attack.
Answer: An attack where an attacker intercepts monitors and
possibly modifies communication between two hosts
◉ Brute Force Attack.
Answer: An attack that uses trial and error to guess passwords login
credentials or encryption keys
◉ Social Engineering.
Answer: A manipulation technique that exploits human behavior to
gain sensitive information or access
, ◉ Malware.
Answer: Malicious software designed to disrupt damage or exploit
systems and networks
◉ Phishing.
Answer: Fraudulent emails pretending to be from trusted sources to
steal information
◉ Spear Phishing.
Answer: A phishing attack tailored to a specific target using personal
information
◉ Smishing.
Answer: Phishing conducted through SMS text messages
◉ Vishing.
Answer: Phishing conducted through voice calls
◉ Ransomware.
Answer: Malware that encrypts files or systems and demands
payment for access
STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ Denial of Service (DoS) Attack.
Answer: An attack meant to shut down a machine or network by
flooding it with traffic or exploiting vulnerabilities
◉ Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack.
Answer: A DoS attack launched from multiple systems against a
single target
◉ On-Path Attack.
Answer: An attack where an attacker intercepts monitors and
possibly modifies communication between two hosts
◉ Brute Force Attack.
Answer: An attack that uses trial and error to guess passwords login
credentials or encryption keys
◉ Social Engineering.
Answer: A manipulation technique that exploits human behavior to
gain sensitive information or access
, ◉ Malware.
Answer: Malicious software designed to disrupt damage or exploit
systems and networks
◉ Phishing.
Answer: Fraudulent emails pretending to be from trusted sources to
steal information
◉ Spear Phishing.
Answer: A phishing attack tailored to a specific target using personal
information
◉ Smishing.
Answer: Phishing conducted through SMS text messages
◉ Vishing.
Answer: Phishing conducted through voice calls
◉ Ransomware.
Answer: Malware that encrypts files or systems and demands
payment for access
