Test Your Knowledge on South Africa’s Cybersecurity Crisis

Question 1

What is a DDoS attack?

Accepted Answer

A cyberattack overwhelming a server with fake traffic

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A direct intrusion to steal data

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A form of spam flooding an email server

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A minor network issue causing slow internet

Question 2

Which South African government official is coordinating the response to the DDoS attacks?

Accepted Answer

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni

Answer

Samantha Moloi

Answer

Solly Malatsi

Answer

Network Platforms CEO

Question 3

Which act is relevant to the government's response to the DDoS attacks?

Accepted Answer

The Cybercrimes Act

Answer

The Data Protection Act

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The Telecommunications Act

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The Internet Security Act

Question 4

Which entities were affected by the DDoS attacks in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Major hosting providers and internet businesses

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Only government websites

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Financial institutions exclusively

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Healthcare providers

Question 5

What criticism did industry stakeholders have about the government's response?

Accepted Answer

Poor cybersecurity oversight

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Lack of a Cybersecurity Act

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Too much government intervention

Answer

Immediate public advisory warnings