Describe how a phishing attack works and what makes it effective.

Phishing attacks use deceptive emails or messages that mimic trusted sources to trick users into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. They are effective because they exploit human trust and curiosity.

What is the primary goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

The primary goal of a DoS attack is to overwhelm a network or system with traffic, making services unavailable to legitimate users.

Explain how a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack compromises communication security.

A MitM attack intercepts and manipulates communication between two parties, allowing attackers to eavesdrop on sensitive information or alter data exchanges without detection.

What is the purpose of SQL injection, and how can it be prevented?

SQL injection exploits insecure input fields in web applications to insert malicious SQL commands, compromising databases. It can be prevented by using parameterized queries and input validation.

Describe two ways malware can infiltrate a system.

Malware can infiltrate systems through infected emails or by exploiting software vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity Attacks and Defenses

11th GradeComputer Science80 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze common cybersecurity attacks and defenses, and propose strategies to protect diverse online communities.

Lesson Flow

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6 min

Every Cyber Attack Type Explained in 5 minutes

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Guided Notes

16 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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Phishing attacks use deceptive emails or messages to trick users into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware.
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A denial of service (DoS) attack overwhelms a system with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users, while a man in the middle (MITM) attack intercepts communication between two parties.
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Malware includes viruses and Trojans that infiltrate systems to steal data or gain unauthorized access, and SQL injection exploits insecure input fields to compromise databases.

Practice

24 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe a strategy an online community could use to defend against phishing attacks. Include specific steps the community and its members should take.”

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