Deck 2: Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Question 1

Of the three types of mutating malware, what type changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed?​

A)Oligomorphic malware​
B)​Polymorphic malware
C)​Metamorphic malware
D)​Statimorphic malware

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is the term used to describe unsolicited messages received on instant messaging software?

A)​Spam
B)​Spim
C)​Splat
D)Crust

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Computer code that is typically added to a legitimate program but lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event is known as a?

A)Trojan
B)logic bomb
C)macro virus
D)metamorphic virus

Question 6

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

Question 7

Successful attacks on computers today consist of a single element, malicious​ software programs that are created to infiltrate computers with the intent to do harm.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

Spreading similarly to a virus, a worm inserts malicious code into a program or data file.

Question 10

Which of the following is malicious computer code that reproduces itself on the same computer?

A)virus
B)worm
C)adware
D)spyware

Question 11

What type of malware is heavily dependent on a user in order to spread?

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

Question 12

A series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command and are often used to automate a complex set of tasks or a repeated series of tasks are known as:

A)A rootkit
B)A macro
C)A program
D)A process

Question 13

One of the armored virus infection techniques utilizes encryption to make virus code more difficult to detect, in addition to separating virus code into different pieces and inject these pieces throughout the infected program code. What is the name for this technique?

A)stealth
B)appender
C)Swiss cheese
D)split

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

What term below is used to describe a means of gathering information for an attack by relying on the weaknesses of individuals?

A)Phreaking
B)Hacking
C)Social engineering
D)Reverse engineering

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How many different Microsoft Windows file types can be infected with a virus?

A)50
B)60
C)70
D)80

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

A virus that infects an executable program file is known as?

A)macro virus
B)program virus
C)companion virus
D)boot sector virus

Question 21

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
a. Adware
b. Backdoor
c. Botnet
d. Computer virus
e. Hoax
f. Keylogger
g. Logic bomb
h. Macro virus
i. Spear phishing
j. Vishing
Malicious computer code that, like its biological counterpart, reproduces itself on the same computer.​

Question 22

_______________ 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.

Question 23

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
a. Adware
b. Backdoor
c. Botnet
d. Computer virus
e. Hoax
f. Keylogger
g. Logic bomb
h. Macro virus
i. Spear phishing
j. Vishing
Software code that gives access to a program or a service that circumvents normal security protections.​

Question 24

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

Question 25

A(n) ____________________ is either a small hardware device or a program that monitors each keystroke a user types on the computer's keyboard.

Question 26

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
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 software program that delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user.

Question 27

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
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 phishing attack that targets only specific users

Question 28

What kind of software program delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user, and is typically included in malware?

A)Adware
B)Keylogger
C)Spam
D)Trojan

Question 29

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
a. Adware
b. Backdoor
c. Botnet
d. Computer virus
e. Hoax
f. Keylogger
g. Logic bomb
h. Macro virus
i. Spear phishing
j. Vishing
Software or a hardware device that captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the computer's keyboard.​

Question 30

The physical procedure whereby an unauthorized person gains access to a location by following an authorized user is known as?

A)​Dumpster diving
B)​Tailgating
C)​Stalking
D)​Shadowing

Question 31

​What type of system security malware allows for access to a computer, program, or service without authorization?

A)​Botnet
B)​Zombie
C)​Backdoor
D)​Command and Control

Question 32

What type of undocumented yet benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks, and was no longer included in Microsoft software after the start of their Trustworthy Computing initiative?

A)Trojan horse
B)virus
C)bug
D)Easter egg

Question 33

Malicious software, or ____________________, silently infiltrate computers with the intent to do harm.

Question 34

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
a. Adware
b. Backdoor
c. Botnet
d. Computer virus
e. Hoax
f. Keylogger
g. Logic bomb
h. Macro virus
i. Spear phishing
j. Vishing
Computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event​

Question 35

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
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 phishing attack that uses telephone calls instead of e-mails.

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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.

Question 39

Malware that locks or prevents a device from functioning properly until a fee has been paid is known as:​

A)​Lockware
B)​Ransomware
C)​Stealware
D)​Hostageware

Question 40

A macro virus takes advantage of the "____________________" relationship between the application and the operating system.

Question 41

What is a worm?

Question 42

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

Question 43

What are some of the functions performed by viruses?

Question 44

What are botnets?

Question 45

Explain how an appender infection works.

Question 46

What is a backdoor and what is it used for?

Question 47

Describe adware.

Question 48

How does a rootkit work?

Question 49

What is malware?

Question 50

Describe a macro virus.