Certified In Cybersecurity CC · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 40
Which of the following is NOT an example of a cybersecurity attack?
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A
Denial of Service
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B
Social engineering
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C
Malware infection
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D
Data breach
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: D
Explanation
A data breach is not a cybersecurity attack, but the result of a successful cybersecurity attack. A data breach occurs when an unauthorized user gains access to confidential or sensitive information, such as customer data, financial records, or intellectual property (see the ISC2 Study Guide, Domain 4).
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