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Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science practice

What type of attack involves overwhelming a service with traffic?

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C yber security

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What type of attack involves overwhelming a service with traffic?.

  1. A.Phishing
  2. B.Brute-force
  3. C.DDoS
  4. D.Spyware

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Cyber Security Threats

Various cyber security threats can compromise systems, including brute-force attacks, DDoS attacks, and malware.

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    State one type of malware

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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