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Which of the following is an attack that attempts to prevent the use of systems, networks, or applications by the intended users?
The correct answer is A. Denial of service (DoS) attack. A Denial of Service (DoS) attack aims to make a computer resource, network, or application unavailable to its intended users, thereby preventing legitimate users from using the service. This is achieved by overwhelming the target with a flood of internet traffic or sending…
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Which of the following is an attack that attempts to prevent the use of systems, networks, or applications by the intended users?
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- ADenial of service (DoS) attack
- BFraud and theft
- CUnauthorized access
- DMalicious code or insider threat attack
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(27 responses)- A93% (25)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack aims to make a computer resource, network, or application unavailable to its intended users, thereby preventing legitimate users from using the service. This is achieved by overwhelming the target with a flood of internet traffic or sending information that triggers a crash. In contrast, fraud and theft involve the unauthorized acquisition of data or assets, unauthorized access refers to gaining entry into systems without permission, and malicious code or insider threat attacks relate to software designed to cause harm or unauthorized actions by trusted users within the organization. The specific intent of a DoS attack is to disrupt service, making it a distinct category focused on denial of availability.
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