DDoS vs DoS: DDoS uses MULTIPLE attacking computers (distributed), DoS uses ONE - emphasize the "distributed" aspect!
SQL Injection: Always mention it targets DATABASES through USER INPUT fields (forms, search boxes)
Common mistake: Don't confuse brute force (trying ALL passwords) with dictionary attack (trying COMMON passwords)
Prevention answers: Give SPECIFIC technical methods, not vague answers like "be careful"
Impact questions: Consider business impact (revenue loss, reputation) not just technical impact

This study notes covers Exam Tips within Technical Attacks for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Technical Attacks in 3.6 Fundamentals of Cyber Security for GCSE Computer Science with 18 exam-style questions and 16 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 7 of 9 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Practice questions for Technical Attacks

Which of the following best describes a brute force attack?

A. Sending millions of requests to crash a server
B. Trying every possible combination of characters until the correct password is found
C. Inserting malicious code into a database query
D. Intercepting data as it travels across a network

1 markfoundation

Explain what a DDoS attack is and how it affects a network.

3 marksstandard

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