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 Grade•80 minutes

Learning Objective

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

Key Concepts

Phishing attacks use deceptive emails or messages to trick users into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware.

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.

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 Questions

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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

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

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

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