Practice Device Hijacking (2.4) - IoT Security and Privacy

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is device hijacking?
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Think about unauthorized access.
Question 2.
Name one common method of hijacking devices.
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Consider device settings.
3Question 3.
What is a common attack vector used in device hijacking?
- Weak Encryption
- Strong Passwords
- Regular Updates
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Consider how data protection is implemented.
4Question 4.
True or False: Device hijacking can only happen to PCs.
- True
- False
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Think about all types of connected devices.
Question 5.
A smart home is compromised due to a hijacked device. Discuss the sequence of events that might lead to this situation and recommend strategies to avoid such hijacking.
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Think about how security practices affect vulnerability.
Question 6.
Analyze the steps a company would take if they detected multiple hijacked devices in their network. What would be the immediate actions and long-term strategies?
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Consider the cycle of threat management.

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