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CSSLP · Question #36

Which of the following attacks causes software to fail and prevents the intended users from accessing software?

The correct answer is C. Sabotage attack. This question describes an attack type that aims to cause software failure and disrupt access for legitimate users.

Secure Software Concepts

Question

Which of the following attacks causes software to fail and prevents the intended users from accessing software?

Options

  • AEnabling attack
  • BReconnaissance attack
  • CSabotage attack
  • DDisclosure attack

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    91% (31)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

This question describes an attack type that aims to cause software failure and disrupt access for legitimate users.

AEnabling attack

'Enabling attack' is not a standard, recognized term for an attack type in the field of cybersecurity.

BReconnaissance attack

A reconnaissance attack focuses on gathering information about a target to plan future attacks, but it does not directly cause software failure or prevent user access.

CSabotage attackCorrect

A sabotage attack is an intentional act designed to damage, disrupt, or destroy information systems, data, or services, directly causing software to fail and preventing its intended users from accessing it.

DDisclosure attack

A disclosure attack, also known as an information disclosure attack, primarily aims to reveal sensitive or confidential information, rather than causing system failure or denial of service.

Concept tested: Sabotage attack definition

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/ics-cybersecurity-glossary-terms-and-definitions

Topics

#Attack types#Availability#Sabotage#Denial of Service

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