Chapter 6 Advance Cyber

4. Unpatched or outdated applications that create security holes.
6. An attack that compromises a website known to be frequented by a specific target group.
9. False information spread intentionally to deceive.
10. The social engineering tactic of creating a fabricated scenario to obtain information.
11. A network connected using physical cables, like Ethernet.
14. A threat delivered via an attachment, like a malicious PDF or DOC file.
16. Phishing conducted via SMS text message.
17. A potential physical threat vector, like a USB drive.
19. False information that is spread, regardless of the intent to deceive.
20. Registering a domain name very similar to a popular one, relying on user mistypes.
21. End-of-life (EOL) software that no longer receives security patches. (2 Words)
23. A network that uses radio waves, like Wi-Fi.
24. A short-range wireless protocol used for PANs (Personal Area Networks).

1. A type of spam that embeds its message in a picture to evade text filters.
2. Network ports left accessible and running services, creating potential entry points.
3. Security software installed directly on an endpoint, like a laptop or PC.
5. An attack that mimics the look and feel of a legitimate company's logo, website, or email.
7. Security scanning performed remotely, without installing software on the target device.
8. A social engineering attack using email to trick a user into revealing credentials.
12. Phishing conducted over a voice call.
13. Unsolicited and unwanted bulk email.
15. The technical name for text messaging (Abbr: SMS).
18. An attack that targets a trusted third-party vendor to compromise the final target.
22. The medium used for a 'vishing' attack.