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

When is reinstalling the OS necessary?

When malware cannot be removed otherwise

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

Runs malicious processes in the background

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

They breach systems with malicious intent

How does malware propagate?

By replicating itself to infect other systems

Which action undermines cybersecurity?

Clicking on suspicious email links

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

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

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