Lesson: Threats and Attacks - Practice Questions

In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo, CPA, dives into the nuances of threats and cyber attacks with a focus on understanding the sequential steps attackers follow to maintain malicious activities in an IT system. He illustrates these steps by engaging with multiple-choice questions that encapsulate real-world scenarios. Nick meticulously explains how attackers gain and escalate access, and stresses the importance of maintaining access to carry out further damaging actions without detection. Additionally, he discusses specific cyber threats that target mobile devices, such as 'smishing', clarifying the unique nature of various threats and the correct terminologies associated with them. Through practical examples, he helps clarify the thought processes behind eliminating incorrect options, thereby enhancing the understanding of cyber security measures and threat management.