When is reinstalling the OS necessary?

When malware cannot be removed otherwise

How does a "cracker" differ from an ethical hacker?

They breach systems with malicious intent

What is the main purpose of a botnet?

To coordinate large-scale cyberattacks (e.g., DDoS

Why are .exe files commonly exploited by malware?

They automatically execute code when opened

What is the primary goal of social engineering?

To manipulate people into revealing sensitive data

What can a hacker do with a "zombie computer"?

Use it to mine cryptocurrency or launch attacks

How does malware propagate?

By replicating itself to infect other systems

In a Trojan, what does the "server side" component do?

Runs malicious processes in the background

Which action undermines cybersecurity?

Clicking on suspicious email links

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1
When is reinstalling the OS necessary?
To preserve infected files
When malware cannot be removed otherwise
To receive more spam emails
When the computer is too fast
2
How does a "cracker" differ from an ethical hacker?
They work for cybersecurity firms
They fix security vulnerabilities
They breach systems with malicious intent
They develop antivirus software
3
What is the main purpose of a botnet?
To encrypt data for safety
To coordinate large-scale cyberattacks (e.g., DDoS
To host legitimate websites
To backup files automatically
4
Why are .exe files commonly exploited by malware?
They automatically execute code when opened
They cannot be scanned by antivirus
They are harmless text files
They only work on macOS
5
What is the primary goal of social engineering?
To manipulate people into revealing sensitive data
To improve software performance
To encrypt files
To create backup systems
6
What can a hacker do with a "zombie computer"?
Speed up its performance
Repair corrupted files
Use it to mine cryptocurrency or launch attacks
Turn off the screen remotely
7
Which is NOT a core function of an OS?
Running applications
Creating malware
Handling input/output devices
Managing hardware resources
8
How does malware propagate?
By disabling Wi-Fi
By deleting user files
By replicating itself to infect other systems
By boosting system speed
9
In a Trojan, what does the "server side" component do?
Displays the user interface
Blocks internet access
Acts as an antivirus scanner
Runs malicious processes in the background
10
Which action undermines cybersecurity?
Running antivirus scans
Using strong passwords
Installing software updates
Clicking on suspicious email links

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