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2: Attacks, Concepts and Techniques
2: Attacks, Concepts and Techniques
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usually caused by errors in operating system or application code
software updates
software vulnerabilities
system configuration
operating systems
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Which example illustrates how malware might be concealed?
attack against an online retailer to block its customer service response.
a hacker uses techniques to improve the ranking of a website so that users
botnet of zombies carry personal information back to the hacker.
email sent to employees with an attachment that looks like an update
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malware designed to automatically perform actions over the Internet
basket
online
trojan
bot
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Which tool is used to provide a list of open ports on network devices?
Ping
Tracert
Nmap
Whois
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the act of using an exploit against a vulnerability with the goal of breaking into the target system
configuration
cyberattack
programming error
system malfunction
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What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?
to scan the data on the target server
to prevent the target server from being able to handle additional requests
to obtain all addresses in the address book within the server
to facilitate access to external networks
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Which characteristic describes a worm?
infects computers by attaching to software code
hides in a dormant state until needed by an attacker
travels to new computers with no intervention or user knowledge
executes when software is run on a computer
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In what way are zombies used in security attacks?
Infected machines that carry out a DDoS attack.
Maliciously formed code segments used to replace legitimate applications.
Probe machines for open ports to learn which services are running.
Target specific individuals to gain corporate or personal information.
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vulnerability where data supplied to a program by a user or exploit causes the application to behave in an unintend way
non-system
validated input
non-validated input
no-win scenario
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What is the purpose of a rootkit?
to deliver advertisements without user consent
to masquerade as a legitimate program
to replicate itself independently of any other programs
to gain privileged access to a device while concealing itself
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malware designed to track the actions of users and capture data
spyware
malware
freeware
bloatware
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software that automatically delivers advertisements. Some types contain spyware.
freeware
adware
steamware
bloatware
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released by operating system and application producers to avoid exploitation of vulnerabilities
system configuration codes
peripheral devices
hardware devices
security patches and updates
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a program written to take advantage of a known security vulnerability
an example
a code
an apple
an exploit
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any computer code that can be used to steal data, bypass access controls, or harm or compromise a system
bloatware
malware
freeware
spyware
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Using non-executable files, malware that carries out malicious operations while appearing to have a desired function.
Pagen chicken
malwarebytes
Trojan horse
Greek salad
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Which type of attack allows an attacker to use a brute force approach?
packet sniffing
password cracking
social engineering
denial of service
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a type of malware that holds a computer system captive, frequently by encrypting essential data, until a payment is made
bloatware
virus
freeware
ransomware
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any type of hardware or software defect that malicious users attempt to exploit
presentation
authentication
privacy
security vulnerability
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What is the most common goal of search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning?
to overwhelm a network device with maliciously formed packets
to build a botnet of zombies
to increase web traffic to malicious sites
to trick someone into installing malware or divulging personal information
