Question 1

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A false warning designed to trick users into changing security settings on their computer​

Accepted Answer

A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing 
A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing

Question 2

What are some of the functions performed by viruses?

Accepted Answer

Viruses have performed the following fun

Question 3

Due to the prevalence of text filters for filtering spam, how have spammers modified their attacks?

Accepted Answer

Spammers have turned to image

Question 4

What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms?

Accepted Answer

A) rootkit 
B) backdoor 
C) wrapper 
D) shield 
A) rootkit 
B) backdoor 
C) wrapper 
D) shield

Question 5

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-Computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event​

Accepted Answer

A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing 
A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing

Question 6

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-​A computer virus that is written in a script known as a macro

Accepted Answer

A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing 
A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing

Question 7

Select below the type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but actually contains or does something malicious:

Accepted Answer

A) script 
B) virus 
C) Trojan 
D) worm 
A) script 
B) virus 
C) Trojan 
D) worm

Question 8

_______________ is a general term used to describe software that secretly spies on users by collecting information without their consent.​
​Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is a general term used to...

Question 9

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A logical computer network of zombies under the control of an attacker.​

Accepted Answer

A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing 
A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing

Question 10

What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Spam 
B) ​Adware 
C) ​Watering Hole 
D) ​Typo Squatting 
A) ​Spam 
B) ​Adware 
C) ​Watering Hole 
D) ​Typo Squatting

Question 11

What is a worm?

Accepted Answer

A worm is a malicious program that uses

Question 12

Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of malware?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Circulation 
B) ​Infection 
C) ​Concealment 
D) ​Source 
A) ​Circulation 
B) ​Infection 
C) ​Concealment 
D) ​Source

Question 13

Because of how a rootkit replaces operating system files, it can be difficult to remove a rootkit from a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is malware?

Accepted Answer

Malware is software that enters a comput

Question 15

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-Software code that gives access to a program or a service that circumvents normal security protections.​

Accepted Answer

A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing 
A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing

Question 16

Software keyloggers are programs that silently capture all keystrokes, including passwords and sensitive information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A macro is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The two types of malware that require user intervention to spread are:

Accepted Answer

A) Viruses and trojans 
B) Rootkits and worms 
C) Trojans and worms 
D) Rootkits and Trojans 
A) Viruses and trojans 
B) Rootkits and worms 
C) Trojans and worms 
D) Rootkits and Trojans

Question 19

In the ____________________ technique, the virus is divided into several parts and the parts are placed at random positions throughout the host program, overwriting the original contents of the host.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ____________________ technique, the virus is...

Question 20

Explain how an appender infection works.

Accepted Answer

The virus first appends itself to the en

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A false warning designed to trick users into changing security settings on their computer

What are some of the functions performed by viruses?

Due to the prevalence of text filters for filtering spam, how have spammers modified their attacks?

What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A computer virus that is written in a script known as a macro

Select below the type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but actually contains or does something malicious:

_______________ is a general term used to describe software that secretly spies on users by collecting information without their consent. Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A logical computer network of zombies under the control of an attacker.

What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?

What is a worm?

Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of malware?

Because of how a rootkit replaces operating system files, it can be difficult to remove a rootkit from a system.

What is malware?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Software code that gives access to a program or a service that circumvents normal security protections.

Software keyloggers are programs that silently capture all keystrokes, including passwords and sensitive information.

A macro is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command.

The two types of malware that require user intervention to spread are:

In the ____________________ technique, the virus is divided into several parts and the parts are placed at random positions throughout the host program, overwriting the original contents of the host.

Explain how an appender infection works.

Introduction to Security

Application and Networking-Based Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Basic Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Mobile Device Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Vulnerability Assessment and Third Party Integration

Filters

Exam 2: Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A false warning designed to trick users into changing security settings on their computer​

What are some of the functions performed by viruses?

Due to the prevalence of text filters for filtering spam, how have spammers modified their attacks?

What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event​

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -​A computer virus that is written in a script known as a macro

Select below the type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but actually contains or does something malicious:

_______________ is a general term used to describe software that secretly spies on users by collecting information without their consent.​ ​Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A logical computer network of zombies under the control of an attacker.​

What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?​

What is a worm?

Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of malware?​

Because of how a rootkit replaces operating system files, it can be difficult to remove a rootkit from a system.

What is malware?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Software code that gives access to a program or a service that circumvents normal security protections.​

Software keyloggers are programs that silently capture all keystrokes, including passwords and sensitive information.

A macro is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command.​

The two types of malware that require user intervention to spread are:

In the ____________________ technique, the virus is divided into several parts and the parts are placed at random positions throughout the host program, overwriting the original contents of the host.

Explain how an appender infection works.

Introduction to Security

Application and Networking-Based Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Basic Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Mobile Device Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Vulnerability Assessment and Third Party Integration

Filters

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A false warning designed to trick users into changing security settings on their computer

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A computer virus that is written in a script known as a macro

_______________ is a general term used to describe software that secretly spies on users by collecting information without their consent. Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A logical computer network of zombies under the control of an attacker.

What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?

Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of malware?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Software code that gives access to a program or a service that circumvents normal security protections.

A macro is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command.