What is phishing?
AnswerFake messages that trick people into giving up information
Phishing uses deceptive emails or texts to steal passwords or data.
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The basics
What does 2FA stand for?
AnswerTwo-factor authentication
2FA adds a second proof of identity on top of a password.
Going deeper
What is a bug bounty program?
AnswerA program that rewards people for responsibly reporting security flaws
Organizations invite researchers to report bugs through a set process.
In security, what is social engineering?
AnswerManipulating people into revealing information or access
It targets human trust rather than technical flaws.
In hacking competitions, what does CTF stand for?
AnswerCapture the Flag
CTF contests have players find hidden 'flags' by solving security puzzles.
Expert level
Which 1988 program was one of the first worms to spread widely across the internet?
AnswerThe Morris worm
The Morris worm of November 1988 slowed thousands of connected computers.
What does an SQL injection attack exploit?
AnswerUser input placed unsafely into database queries
Unsanitized input can change the meaning of a database query.
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