Memory Tricks

Part of Technical Attacks · Section 8 of 9

Study NotesUnit: 3.6 Fundamentals of Cyber SecurityGCSE

This study notes covers Memory Tricks 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 8 of 9 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Memory Tricks

  • Brute Force = Brute strength approach - trying everything through sheer force
  • DDoS = Distributed (many sources) Denial (blocking) of Service
  • SQL Injection = Injecting SQL code into inputs
  • MITM = Man In The Middle - sitting between two parties

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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