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Cyber Security · Question Bank

Every question from the MAKAUT papers of 2022-23 to 2025-26 (4 papers, 112 questions), sorted by topic in study order.

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Unit 1 · Introduction

1.1 Introduction to Cyber Security ★

Notes → 1.1

Other papers (3)
  • What do you mean by Cognitive Cybersecurity? 2023-24 1M
  • What are the key elements of Cyber Security? 2022-23 1M
  • A defense method that is effective today may not remain so for long because a) defense method become obsolete b) defense method may expire c) attackers are constantly updating attacks vectors d) none of these. 2015-16 1M

1.2 Cyberspace ★

Notes → 1.2

Other papers (3)
  • Explain cyber space, cyber ethics and cyber crime. 2023-24 5M
  • Explain cyber-space? Write down the phases involved in planning cyber-crime. 2018-19 5M · main topic 2.7
  • What is cyberspace? 2015-16 2M

1.3 CIA Triad ★★★

Notes → 1.3

1.4 Cyber Threats: Core Terminology ★

Notes → 1.4

1.5 Cyberwarfare & Cyber Terrorism ★

Notes → 1.5

Not asked in recent papers yet.

Other papers (1)
  • Explain Cyber Terrorism with suitable illustration. 2022-23 5M

1.7 Organizational Implications of Cybersecurity ★

Notes → 1.7

1.8 Networking Basics for Security ★★

Notes → 1.8

Other papers (3)
  • What port does Telnet use? a) 22 b) 80 c) 20 d) 23. 2018-19 1M
  • LDAP stands for a) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol b) Lightweight Data Access Protocol c) Lightweight Domain Access Protocol d) Lightweight DNS Access Protocol. 2014-15 1M
  • LDAP stands for a) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol b) Lightweight Data Access Protocol c) Lightweight Domain Access Protocol d) Lightweight DNS Access Protocol. 2013-14 1M

Unit 2 · Hackers and Cyber Crimes

2.1 Hackers: Types, Hackers vs Crackers vs Phreakers ★★★

Notes → 2.1

Other papers (12)
  • Who are White Hat Hackers? 2023-24 1M
  • Report vulnerability in any system is not done by cyber criminals: True/False 2022-23 1M
  • A hacker who releases information about any exploit and security holes he/she finds openly to the public without the concern of the information used at the end is a) Black Hat b) Gray Hat c) Red Hat d) Brown Hat. 2018-19 1M
  • Explain the difference between Hackers, Crackers and Phreakers. 2016-17 5M
  • Hackers who release information to the public is a) A Black Hat b) A Grey Hat c) A White Hat d) A Brown Hat. 2015-16 1M
  • Explain the difference between Hackers, Crackers and Phreakers. 2015-16 5M
  • The notorious art of breaking into phone or other communication systems is known as a) Hacking b) Cracking c) Phreaking d) None of these. 2015-16 1M
  • The term .............. refers to a bad or criminal hacker. a) black Hat b) white c) gray Hat d) none of these. 2015-16 1M
  • What is hacking? Differentiate between white-hat hacking and black-hat hacking. 2015-16 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Hacking Cybercrime 2014-15 5M · main topic 2.2
  • Write the difference between Hackers, Crackers and Phreakers? 2013-14 6M
  • What is Patriot hacking? What is cyberdefamation? 2013-14 4M

2.2 Cyber Crime & Its Classification ★★★

Notes → 2.2

Other papers (26)
  • Explain cyber space, cyber ethics and cyber crime. 2023-24 5M · main topic 1.2
  • Which is not a type of cyber crime? 2022-23 1M
  • Classify cyber crime. 2022-23 1M
  • Define Cybercrime? Discuss about various type of Cybercrime 2022-23 6M
  • What is cyber-crime? Why do we need cyber-laws in modern society? 2018-19 5M · main topic 5.2
  • Classify cyber-crimes and explain each one briefly. 2018-19 5M
  • In your view do 2008 amendments to Indian IT Act address the cyber-crime issues that may emanate from cyber café? 2018-19 5M · main topic 5.7
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Cyber-crime and Techno Vandalism. 2018-19 5M
  • Define Cybercrime? Discuss about various types of Cybercrime. 2016-17 6M
  • Define Cybercrime? Discuss about various types of Cybercrime. 2015-16 6M
  • Total number of cyber-crime cases were registered under the Indian IT act in 2007 is a) 210 b) 207 c) 212 d) 211. 2015-16 1M
  • What are the different types of cybercriminals? Explain each one briefly. 2015-16 5M
  • [What is cyberspace?] Describe the different types of cybercrimes briefly. 2015-16 6M
  • Is there any risk for cloud computing from cybercrime? Justify it. 2015-16 4M
  • Which of the following is a cybercrime? (A) Hacking (B) Cyber bulling (C) Virus attack (D) All of these 2014-15 1M
  • India's first cyber police station is located at (A) Delhi (B) Bangalore (C) Chennai (D) Mumbai 2014-15 1M
  • Give a brief comparison between a conventional crime and a cyber crime. 2014-15 2M
  • List the motives and reasons behind cyber crimes. 2014-15 3M
  • Write down the basic safety and security tips to prevent cybercafe from cyber threat. 2014-15 5M
  • What is the full form of CERT/CC? a) Computer Engineering Response Team Co-ordination Center b) Computer Emergency Record Team Co-ordination Center c) Computer Emergency Response Team Co-ordination Center d) Computer Engineering Record Team Co-ordination Center. 2014-15 1M
  • Write down the basic safety and security tips to prevent Cybercafé from cyber threat. 2014-15 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Hacking Cybercrime 2014-15 5M
  • What is the full form of CERT/CC? a) Computer Engineering Response Team Co-ordination Center b) Computer Emergency Record Team Co-ordination Center c) Computer Emergency Response Team Co-ordination Center d) Computer Engineering Record Team Co-ordination Center. 2013-14 1M
  • Explain the difference between "Cybercrime" and "Cyber fraud". 2013-14 5M
  • Explain three Ps of cybercrime. 2013-14 3M · main topic X.1
  • [Write short note: (any two)] Cloud computing and cybercrime 2013-14 3M

2.3 Vulnerabilities & Types of Cyber-Attacks ★★★

Notes → 2.3

Other papers (28)
  • What are common cyber attacks? 2023-24 1M
  • What are Phishing and Pharming? 2022-23 1M · main topic 3.11
  • What is the difference between active attack and passive attack? 2022-23 1M
  • What do you understand by the MITM attack? 2022-23 1M
  • Describe different types of cyber attacks. 2022-23 15M
  • Discuss about email spoofing and email spamming 2022-23 4M
  • What type of attack uses a fraudulent server with a relay address? a) NTLM b) MITM c) NetBIOS d) SMB. 2018-19 1M
  • Active attacks are the attacks threatening to a) Integrity b) Confidentiality c) Availability d) Integrity & Availability. 2018-19 1M
  • Which of the following is used in a Directory Harvest attack? a) Virus b) Brute-Force c) Trojans d) Worms. 2018-19 1M
  • Explain DNS redirection briefly. 2018-19 3M
  • The attacker setup typo and matching domain names of the target and install websites for similar look and feel is a) Phishing b) Pharming c) Backup theft d) None of these. 2016-17 1M
  • Discuss about email spoofing and email spamming. 2016-17 4M
  • Explain the difference between passive and active attacks. 2016-17 4M
  • What is DNS redirection? 2016-17 3M
  • Pharming is used for a) Data Hiding b) Data alteration c) Hosts of file poisoning d) File overriding 15 digits. 2015-16 1M
  • Discuss about email spoofing and email spamming. 2015-16 4M
  • Explain the difference between passive and active attacks. 2015-16 4M
  • What is DNS redirection? 2015-16 3M
  • Creating a fake website which looks very identical to a real web site is called a) Sniffing b) Spoofing c) Hijacking d) Phishing. 2015-16 1M
  • Hacking web server & taking control on another person's website is called as Web....... (A) Spoofing (B) Hijacking (C) Spamming (D) None of these 2014-15 1M
  • The practice of making a transmission appears to come from an authorized user. (A) Hacking (B) Spoofing (C) Spamming (D) Spamdexing 2014-15 1M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Passive attack vs Active attack 2014-15 5M
  • Pharming is used for a) Data hiding b) Data alteration c) Hosts file poisoning d) File overriding. 2014-15 1M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Active attack 2014-15 5M
  • Pharming is used for a) Data hiding b) Data alteration c) Hosts file poisoning d) File overriding. 2013-14 1M
  • Explain the difference between Passive Attacks and Active Attacks. Give example of each. 2013-14 5M
  • What is E-Mail spoofing? What is spamming? 2013-14 4M
  • What is DNS redirection? 2013-14 3M

2.4 Malware: Viruses, Worms, Trojans ★★★

Notes → 2.4

Other papers (19)
  • What is the difference between Virus and Worms? Explain it. 2023-24 5M
  • What is a Trojan Horse ? 2022-23 1M
  • What is virus hoax? Differentiate between virus and worm. 2018-19 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Trojan Horse 2018-19 5M
  • This is a program in which malicious or harmful code is contained inside apparently harmless programming or data a) War dialer b) Spam trap c) Trojan horse d) Email. 2016-17 1M
  • What is Trojan Horse? What is the difference between Trojan Horse and Backdoors. 2016-17 5M · main topic 2.5
  • What is Trojan Horse? What is the difference between Trojan Horse and Backdoors. 2015-16 5M · main topic 2.5
  • A ................ replicates itself by creating its own copies, in order to bring the network to halt. a) virus b) worm c) trojan horse d) bomb. 2015-16 1M
  • What is virus hoax? Describe computer worm briefly. 2015-16 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Trojan Horse 2015-16 5M
  • Programs that multiply like viruses but spread from computer to computer are called as: (A) Worms (B) Virus (C) Boot (D) None of these 2014-15 1M
  • Explain different viruses on laptop. 2014-15 5M
  • What are Trojan Horses? 2014-15 2M
  • How do they infect the system? 2014-15 3M
  • Write down the difference between computer virus and worm. 2014-15 5M
  • Define Trojan virus with example. 2014-15 5M
  • Write down the difference between Computer Virus and Worm. 2014-15 5M
  • What is the difference between proxy server and anonymizer? What is virus hoax? 2013-14 5M · main topic 6.6
  • What is the difference between a virus and a worm? 2013-14 4M

2.5 Backdoors & Trapdoors ★★★

Notes → 2.5

Other papers (8)
  • Analyse the difference between Trojan Horses and Backdoors. 2018-19 3M
  • Access to a computer program that bypasses security mechanism is called a) Backdoor b) Trojan horse c) Strom Worm d) None of these. 2016-17 1M
  • What is Trojan Horse? What is the difference between Trojan Horse and Backdoors. 2016-17 5M
  • [Writer short notes on any three of the following:] Backdoor 2016-17 5M
  • Access to a computer program that bypasses security mechanism is called a) Backdoor b) Trojan Horses c) Storm Worm d) None of these. 2015-16 1M
  • What is Trojan Horse? What is the difference between Trojan Horse and Backdoors. 2015-16 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Backdoor 2015-16 5M
  • What is the difference between Trojan Horses and backdoors? 2013-14 5M

2.6 Reconnaissance, Scanning & Sniffing ★

Notes → 2.6

Other papers (11)
  • What is Reconnaissance in the world of Hacking? 2022-23 3M
  • What tool can be used to perform SNMP enumeration? a) DNSlookup b) Whois c) Nslookup d) IP Network Browser. 2018-19 1M
  • Sniffing is a technique used for a) Attacks on computer hardware b) Attacks on computer software c) Attacks on operating system d) Attacks on wireless network. 2016-17 1M
  • What is Reconnaissance in the world of Hacking? 2016-17 3M
  • The tool that acts like an offline browser is a) HTTrack b) email Tracker Pro c) Traceroute d) None of these. 2015-16 1M
  • Sniffing is a technique used for a) Attacks on computer hardware b) Attacks on computer software c) Attacks on operating system d) Attacks on wireless network. 2015-16 1M
  • What is Reconnaissance in the world of Hacking? 2015-16 3M
  • Sniffing is a technique used for a) Attacks on computer hardware b) Attacks on computer software c) Attacks on operating system d) Attacks on wireless network. 2014-15 1M
  • Sniffing is a technique used for a) Attacks on computer hardware b) Attacks on computer software c) Attacks on operating system d) Attacks on wireless network. 2013-14 1M
  • What is brute force hacking? What is War dialer? 2013-14 2M · main topic 2.8
  • What is Reconnaissance in the world of hacking? 2013-14 3M

2.7 System Hacking Stages ★

Notes → 2.7

Other papers (3)
  • Explain cyber-space? Write down the phases involved in planning cyber-crime. 2018-19 5M
  • Discuss the phases involved in planning cybercrime. 2015-16 3M
  • What is the difference between proxy server and anonymizer? What is virus hoax? 2013-14 5M · main topic 6.6

2.8 Password Attacks ★

Notes → 2.8

Other papers (6)
  • What are the ways to reset a password-protected BIOS configuration? 2023-24 1M
  • What is a Brute Force Attack? How can you prevent it? 2023-24 1M
  • What is a dictionary password cracking technique? 2015-16 2M
  • How can key loggers be used to commit a cybercrime? 2015-16 3M
  • Define strong, weak and random password with examples. 2014-15 5M
  • What is brute force hacking? What is War dialer? 2013-14 2M

2.9 SQL Injection ★★

Notes → 2.9

Other papers (9)
  • What is SQL injection Attack? Explain in details how to prevent SQL Injection attacks? 2023-24 15M
  • What is SQL injection? How it can be prevented? 2016-17 5M
  • What is blind SQL injection attack? How can it be prevented? 2016-17 3M
  • What is SQL injection? How it can be prevented? 2015-16 5M
  • What is blind SQL injection attck? How can it be prevented? 2015-16 4M
  • Define SQL injection. 2015-16 2M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] SQL injection 2014-15 5M
  • What is SQL injection? How it can be prevented? 2014-15 5M
  • What is Blind SQL injection attack? Can it be prevented? 2013-14 3M

2.10 Buffer Overflow ★

Notes → 2.10

Other papers (4)
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Buffer Overflow 2018-19 5M
  • What is buffer overflow? Discuss about the types of buffer overflow. 2016-17 4M
  • What is buffer overflow? Discuss about the types of buffer overflow. 2015-16 4M
  • What is buffer overflow? Explain various types of buffer overflow. How to minimize buffer overflow? 2014-15 10M

2.11 Wireless & VoIP Attacks ★★

Notes → 2.11

Other papers (1)
  • "The rapid application of wireless devices has increased the chances of cybercrimes" explain. 2015-16 4M · main topic 2.16

2.12 Application Security ★

Notes → 2.12

Other papers (2)
  • DLL stands for a) Dynamic Link Library b) Digital Link Library c) Distributed Link Library d) Domain Link Library. 2015-16 1M
  • DLL stands for a) Dynamic Link Library b) Digital Link Library c) Distributed Link Library d) Domain Link Library. 2013-14 1M

2.13 Cyberstalking, Cyberbullying & Cyber Defamation ★

Notes → 2.13

Not asked in recent papers yet.

Other papers (14)
  • Explain cyber-bullying. 2018-19 2M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Cyber defamation 2018-19 5M
  • The use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization is termed a) Cyberspace b) Cyber stalking c) Pornography d) None of these 2016-17 1M
  • Define Cyber stalking. How stalking works? 2016-17 6M
  • What is Cyber bullying? 2016-17 2M
  • Define Cyberstalking. How stalking works? 2015-16 6M
  • What is Cyberbullying? 2015-16 2M
  • Explain Cyber defamation briefly. 2015-16 4M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Cyberstalking 2015-16 5M
  • The use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization is termed: (A) Cyberspace (B) Cyber Stalking (C) Pornography (D) None of these 2014-15 1M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Cyber stalking 2014-15 5M
  • What is Patriot hacking? What is cyberdefamation? 2013-14 4M · main topic 2.1
  • What is Cyberstalking? What are the different types of Stalkers? 2013-14 6M
  • What is Cyberbullying? 2013-14 2M

2.14 Identity Theft ★

Notes → 2.14

Not asked in recent papers yet.

Other papers (10)
  • How do you prevent identity theft? 2023-24 1M
  • Explain the methods to prevent being a victim of ID theft. 2018-19 3M
  • Explain Identify Theft (ID Theft), techniques of ID theft, personally identifiable Information (PII). 2018-19 6M
  • What is ID theft? What are the techniques of ID theft? 2016-17 4M
  • What is ID theft? What are the techniques of ID theft? 2015-16 4M
  • Explain the different types of Identity Theft briefly. 2015-16 5M
  • Define Identity Theft (ID theft). What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)? 2014-15 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Identity Theft 2014-15 5M
  • Define Identity Theft (ID Theft). Write down the different technique of ID Theft. 2014-15 5M
  • What is identity theft? What are the different types of ID theft? 2013-14 4M

2.15 Financial Frauds: Credit-Card Fraud, Salami Attack, Data Diddling & Forgery ★

Notes → 2.15

Not asked in recent papers yet.

Other papers (18)
  • Explain the term Forgery with example. 2023-24 6M
  • Explain various methods to prevent Credit Card Fraud in Mobile and Wireless Computing Era, with appropriate diagram and example. 2023-24 15M
  • What is Salami Attack? 2022-23 2M
  • Changing of raw data is known as a) Salami attack b) Data diddling c) Forgery d) Web jacking. 2018-19 1M
  • Recommend safety and security tips to prevent Credit card fraud. 2018-19 3M
  • What is Salami Attack? 2016-17 2M
  • What is forgery? 2016-17 3M
  • Changing of raw data is known as a) Salami attack b) Data diddling c) Forgery d) Web jacking. 2015-16 1M
  • Skimming means a) Stealing ATM PIN information b) Stealing telephonic information c) Stealing identity d) None of these 2015-16 1M
  • What is Salami Attack? 2015-16 2M
  • What is forgery? 2015-16 2M
  • Write down the different types of Credit Card frauds. 2014-15 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Forgery 2014-15 5M
  • Skimming means a) Stealing ATM PIN information b) Stealing telephonic information c) Stealing identity d) None of these 2014-15 1M
  • Changing of raw data is known as a) Salami attack b) Data diddling c) Forgery d) Web jacking. 2014-15 1M
  • Write down the types and techniques of Credit card frauds. 2014-15 5M
  • Skimming means a) Stealing ATM PIN information b) Stealing telephonic information c) Stealing identity d) None of these 2013-14 1M
  • Changing of raw data is known as a) Salami attack b) Data diddling c) Forgery d) Web jacking. 2013-14 1M

2.16 Mobile & Bluetooth Attacks ★

Notes → 2.16

Other papers (19)
  • Elaborate in details how devices with active Bluetooth modules are vulnerable to attack. 2023-24 5M
  • Explain in details the concept of how attacks on mobile phones happen with appropriate diagram. 2023-24 8M
  • Explain ways to secure your cell/mobile phone date after it has been stolen/lost. Mention any pre-measure that should be taken to act in such scenarios. 2023-24 7M
  • The name of the virus that will erase all IMEI and IMSI information from both your phone and SIM card is a) IDL-4 b) XALAN c) SC d) MDEF. 2018-19 1M
  • Write the names of different attacks on Bluetooth and explain each one briefly. 2018-19 5M
  • What are the different kind of attacks on mobile/cell phones? Explain with examples. 2016-17 6M
  • [Writer short notes on any three of the following:] WAP kitting and WAP jacking. 2016-17 5M
  • The term 'Bluetooth' has been taken from a) Danish blue sea b) Finish blue sea c) Danish King Harald Bluetooth d) Norway Hill. 2015-16 1M
  • What are the different kinds of attacks on mobile/cell phones? Explain with examples. 2015-16 6M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] WAPkitting and WAPjacking 2015-16 5M
  • The name of the virus that will erase all IMEI and IMSI information from both your phone and SIM card is a) TDL-4 b) XALAN c) SCA d) MDEF. 2015-16 1M
  • Which one is true? a) Bluesnarfing is claimed to be much more serious than Bluejacking. b) Bluejacking is claimed to be much more serious than Bluesnarfing. c) Bluejacking is claimed to be same serious as Bluesnarfing. d) None one is true. 2015-16 1M
  • "The rapid application of wireless devices has increased the chances of cybercrimes" explain. 2015-16 4M
  • The term 'Bluetooth' has been taken from (A) Danish blue sea (B) Fine blue sea (C) Danish king Harald Batand (D) Norway hill 2014-15 1M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Mobile viruses 2014-15 5M
  • The term 'Bluetooth' has been taken from a) Danish blue sea b) Finish blue sea c) Danish king Harald Batand d) Norway hill. 2013-14 1M
  • Discuss how "perception" makes people least suspect cybersecurity threats through mobile computing hand-held devices. What measures do you recommend against this situation? 2013-14 5M
  • What kinds of attacks are possible on mobile/cell phones? Explain with examples. 2013-14 4M
  • [Write short note: (any two)] WAPkitting and WAPjacking 2013-14 3M

2.17 DoS, DDoS & Botnets ★

Notes → 2.17

Other papers (21)
  • "DoS and DDoS are apply same strategy to attack the victim's system." Justify the truth of the statement. 2023-24 1M
  • What is Traffic Flooding? Explain with details. 2023-24 9M
  • Explain the concept of "Botnet" briefly. 2018-19 3M
  • Define DDoS attack. Describe the tools used to launch DDoS attacks. 2018-19 5M
  • In cyber law terminology 'DDoS' means a) Distributed Denial of Service b) Disc Operating System c) Distant Operator Service d) None of these. 2016-17 1M
  • What are steps to protect Dos/DDos attack? 2016-17 4M
  • [Writer short notes on any three of the following:] Dos and DDos. 2016-17 5M
  • Which program generates random packets to launch Dos attack? a) Jolt2 b) Targa c) Nemesy d) All of these. 2015-16 1M
  • What are the steps to protect Dos/DDos attack? 2015-16 4M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Dos and DDos. 2015-16 5M
  • DOS attack is caused by a) authentication b) alteration c) fabrication d) replay attacks. 2015-16 1M
  • Write the concept of 'Botnet' briefly. 2015-16 3M
  • Write the different tools used to launch DoS attack. 2015-16 4M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] DDoS attack 2015-16 5M
  • In cyber law terminology 'DOS' means: (A) Denial Of Service (B) Disc Operating System (C) Distant Operator Service (D) None of these 2014-15 1M
  • What is Denial of Service attack? 2014-15 2M
  • What are the different types of Denial of Service attacks? 2014-15 3M
  • What is DDoS Attacks? Write down the tools used to launch DDos attacks. 2014-15 5M
  • Write down the types or levels of DoS attacks? 2014-15 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Botnet 2014-15 5M
  • [Write short note: (any two)] Dos and DDos 2013-14 3M

Unit 3 · Ethical Hacking and Social Engineering

3.1 Ethical Hacking: Concepts & Scope ★

Notes → 3.1

Not asked in recent papers yet.

Other papers (1)
  • What is Ethical Hacking? Is Ethical Hacking considered a cyber-crime? Explain. 2018-19 5M

3.2 Information Systems ★★

Notes → 3.2

3.3 Threats & Attack Vectors ★

Notes → 3.3

Other papers (3)
  • Explain the different attacks launched with attack vector. 2016-17 3M
  • Explain the different attacks launched with attack vector. 2015-16 3M
  • Explain the different attacks launched with attack vector. 2013-14 3M

3.4 Information Assurance ★

Notes → 3.4

3.6 Enterprise Information Security Architecture ★★

Notes → 3.6

3.7 Zachman Framework ★★

Notes → 3.7

3.8 Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing ★

Notes → 3.8

3.9 Social Engineering ★★★

Notes → 3.9

Other papers (8)
  • Discuss the application of social engineering approaches in cyber-crime briefly. 2018-19 5M
  • What type of attack relies on the trusting nature of employees and the art of deception? a) Social Engineering b) Fraud c) Phishing d) Dumpster Diving. 2016-17 1M
  • Which of the following is a social Engineering site? a) ebay b) Facebook c) Amazon d) CWB. 2015-16 1M
  • Discuss the different types of social engineering. 2015-16 6M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Dumpster Diving 2014-15 5M
  • Which of the following is a social engineering site? a) ebay b) Facebook c) Amazon d) CWB 2014-15 1M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Social Engineering and Cybercrime 2014-15 5M
  • Which of the following is a social engineering site? a) ebay b) Facebook c) Amazon d) CWB 2013-14 1M

3.10 Insider Attacks & Data Leakage ★

Notes → 3.10

Other papers (2)
  • What is data leakage? 2023-24 1M
  • Data theft includes ____. 2023-24 1M

3.11 Phishing: Methods, Types & Countermeasures ★

Notes → 3.11

Other papers (26)
  • What are Phishing and Pharming? 2022-23 1M
  • What is phishing? 2022-23 1M
  • Which one of the following is not a method of Phishing? a) Dragnet b) Smurf Attack c) Gillnet d) Rod and Reel. 2018-19 1M
  • The method in which the Phishers identify specific prospective victims in advance, and convey false information to them to prompt their disclosure of personal and financial data a) Dragnet b) Rod and reel c) Gillnet d) Lobsterpot. 2016-17 1M
  • The attacker setup typo and matching domain names of the target and install websites for similar look and feel is a) Phishing b) Pharming c) Backup theft d) None of these. 2016-17 1M · main topic 2.3
  • Vishing is mean for a) SMS Phishing b) Voice Phishing c) Phishing d) All of these. 2016-17 1M
  • What is Phishing? What are the different methods of Phishing attack? 2016-17 5M
  • [Writer short notes on any three of the following:] Spear Phishing 2016-17 5M
  • [Writer short notes on any three of the following:] Smishing 2016-17 5M
  • What is Phishing? What are the different methods of Phishing attack? 2015-16 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Spear Phishing 2015-16 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Smishing 2015-16 5M
  • Define Vishing. 2015-16 2M
  • Differentiate between whaling and Spear Phishing. 2015-16 2M
  • Write the different Phishing techniques briefly. 2015-16 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Tabjacking. 2015-16 5M
  • Act of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity is called (A) Email bombing (B) Spamming (C) Cyber stalking (D) Phishing 2014-15 1M
  • What is Phishing? Write down the different types of modern Phishing techniques. 2014-15 5M
  • Write down the different Phishing countermeasures. 2014-15 5M
  • What is Vishing? What are different Vishing techniques? 2014-15 5M
  • What is Phishing? Write down the different types of modern Phishing techniques. 2014-15 5M
  • Explain the different method of Phishing. 2014-15 5M
  • Write down the different Phishing countermeasures. 2014-15 5M
  • What is Phishing? What are the different methods of phishing attack? 2013-14 5M
  • What is whaling? Explain the difference between Whaling and Spear Phishing. 2013-14 5M
  • [Write short note: (any two)] Smishing 2013-14 3M

Unit 4 · Cyber Forensics and Auditing

4.1 Introduction to Cyber Forensics ★

Notes → 4.1

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  • What is electronics evidence ? Explain the nature and admissibility of electronic records. 2022-23 5M

4.4 Forensic Investigation Process ★★

Notes → 4.4

4.7 Auditing & Audit Planning ★

Notes → 4.7

4.8 ISMS & Security Policy ★

Notes → 4.8

4.9 Security Risk Analysis ★

Notes → 4.9

4.11 Data Security: Backup, Archival & Disposal ★★★

Notes → 4.11

Unit 5 · Cyber Ethics and Laws

5.1 Cyber Ethics ★

Notes → 5.1

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  • Explain cyber space, cyber ethics and cyber crime. 2023-24 5M · main topic 1.2

5.2 Introduction to Cyber Laws ★

Notes → 5.2

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  • What is electronics evidence ? Explain the nature and admissibility of electronic records. 2022-23 5M · main topic 4.1
  • What is cyber law? Write its advantages and disadvantages. 2022-23 5M
  • Compare and contrast between Indian context of jurisdiction andInternational context of jurisdiction. 2022-23 5M
  • What is cyber-crime? Why do we need cyber-laws in modern society? 2018-19 5M
  • What is the meaning of the term 'cyberlaw'? Write the advantages of cyber law briefly. 2015-16 5M
  • Why do we need cyber laws in Indian Context? 2014-15 2M
  • What is the meaning of the term "Cyberlaw"? 2013-14 4M

5.4 Certifying Authority & Controller ★

Notes → 5.4

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  • ____ means a person who has been granted a license to issue a electronic signature certificate. 2023-24 1M
  • Digital Signature Certificate is ____ requirement under various applications. 2023-24 1M
  • Explain in detail the public key functioning and Protection provided by it under the Electronic Signature. 2022-23 15M
  • Briefly explain Digital Signature. 2022-23 15M
  • X.509 is used for preventing a) Spoofing b) DoS c) Repudiation d) Replying. 2018-19 1M
  • What is public key certificate? 2014-15 4M

5.5 IT Act 2000: Offences & Penalties ★★

Notes → 5.5

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  • Securing or attempting to secure access to a protected system in contravention of section 70 of the Information Technology Act, as notified by the Government in the Official Gazette, is an offence where punishment may extend up to 10 years and fine is ____. 2023-24 1M
  • Explain IT Act in brief. 2023-24 5M
  • What is objective of IT legislation in India? Explain IT Amendment Act 2008. 2023-24 15M · main topic 5.7
  • What is the full form of ITA-2000? 2022-23 1M
  • Section 66F of IT act deals with a) Cyber Stalking b) E-mail Bombing c) Child Pornography d) Cyber Terrorism. 2018-19 1M
  • What are the salient features of the India IT Act? 2018-19 5M
  • Which of the following is India's first cyber law? a) ITA 1998 b) ITA 1999 c) ITA 2000 d) ITA 2001 2016-17 1M
  • India's first Cyber Law Act was passed in the Parliament in the year a) 1998 b) 1999 c) 2000 d) 2001. 2015-16 1M
  • Indian Parliament passed ITA 2000 on a) 15th August, 2000 b) 17th May, 2000 c) 12th August, 2000 d) 12th May, 2000. 2015-16 1M
  • Section 66F of IT Act deals with (A) Cyber stalking (B) Email bombing (C) Child pornography (D) Cyber terrorism 2014-15 1M
  • Which section of IT Act covers most of the common crimes arising out of "Unauthorised Access"? (A) Section 66 (B) Section 67 (C) Section 73 (D) Section 74 2014-15 1M
  • Section 67 of ITA 2000 is associated with which of the following cybercrime? a) Tempering with computer source documents b) Misrepresentation c) Publishing digital signature in false d) Transmitting obscene material in electronic form. 2014-15 1M
  • Define The IT Act 2000. Write down the positive aspect of the ITA 2000. 2014-15 5M · main topic 5.7
  • Write down the main object of IT act 2000. 2014-15 5M
  • Which of the following is India's first cyber law? a) ITA 1998 b) ITA 1999 c) ITA 2000 d) ITA 2001 2013-14 1M
  • Section 67 of ITA 2000 is associated with which of the following cybercrime? a) Tempering with computer source documents b) Misrepresentation c) Publishing digital signature in false d) Transmitting obscene material in electronic form. 2013-14 1M

5.6 IPR in Cyberspace ★★

Notes → 5.6

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  • Write the steps to register patent in India . 2022-23 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Software Piracy 2018-19 5M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Software Piracy 2015-16 5M
  • What is software piracy? Discuss about the preventive measures against software piracy. 2014-15 5M

5.7 IT Act 2000 in Practice: Positives, Weak Areas, 2008 Amendment & Data Protection ★

Notes → 5.7

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  • What is objective of IT legislation in India? Explain IT Amendment Act 2008. 2023-24 15M
  • Explain the liability aspect of the Internet Service Provider as per the Information Technology Act 2000. 2022-23 15M
  • Write the effectiveness of the ITA 2000 with cyber-crime scenario in India. 2018-19 3M
  • Conclude the challenges to Indian law and cyber-crime scenario in India. 2018-19 4M
  • Under Indian IT Act, is there legal protection available for 'personal data' and 'sensitive personal data'? 2018-19 5M
  • In your view do 2008 amendments to Indian IT Act address the cyber-crime issues that may emanate from cyber café? 2018-19 5M
  • Write the positive aspects and weak areas of the ITA 2000. 2015-16 8M
  • Explain the positive aspects and week area of the ITA 2000. 2014-15 6M
  • What are the challenges to Indian law and cyber crime scenario in India? 2014-15 3M
  • Discuss about the impact of IT act amendments on IT organizations. 2014-15 5M
  • Define The IT Act 2000. Write down the positive aspect of the ITA 2000. 2014-15 5M
  • Write down the amendments to the Indian IT Act. 2014-15 5M

Unit 6 · Cryptography and Network Security

6.1 Cryptography Basics, Cryptanalysis & Steganography ★

Notes → 6.1

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  • Encryption technique improves a network's a) Performance b) Reliability c) Security d) Longevity. 2018-19 1M
  • What is the difference between Steganography and Cryptography? 2016-17 3M
  • What is the difference between Steganography and Cryptography? 2015-16 3M
  • Steganography is used in (A) Digital imaging (B) Digital watermarking (C) Digital signal processing (D) Photoshop 2014-15 1M
  • Steganography is used for a) Digital imaging b) Digital watermarking c) Digital signal processing d) Photoshop. 2013-14 1M
  • What is the difference between steganography and cryptography? 2013-14 4M

6.2 Classical Ciphers: Substitution & Transposition ★

Notes → 6.2

6.3 Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption ★

Notes → 6.3

6.4 Feistel Cipher ★

Notes → 6.4

6.5 Hashing vs Encryption ★

Notes → 6.5

6.6 Firewalls, Packet Filtering & Proxy Servers ★★

Notes → 6.6

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  • Discuss briefly about proxy server. 2016-17 5M
  • Discuss briefly about proxy server. 2015-16 5M
  • What is a proxy server? Write down the purposes of a proxy server. 2014-15 5M
  • What is the difference between proxy server and anonymizer? What is virus hoax? 2013-14 5M

6.7 IDS & IPS ★★

Notes → 6.7

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  • Explain in brief the concept of computer network intrusion with proper diagram and example. 2023-24 5M
  • What is the difference between the Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) and Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS)? 2022-23 1M
  • [Write short notes on any three of the following:] Computer Network Intrusion 2014-15 5M

6.8 SSL/TLS ★★

Notes → 6.8

6.9 IP Security (IPSec) ★★

Notes → 6.9

6.10 E-mail Security: PGP & S/MIME ★★★

Notes → 6.10

Extra · Odd Questions

X.1 Odd Questions ❓

Notes → X.1

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  • Explain three Ps of cybercrime. 2013-14 3M