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1
How Does '
Malware'
Spread?
It is cleverly written malicious software that spreads all by itself
It can be spread through communication channels, like IM, Email
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2
Which best describes
'Steganography'
?
the mastery of mathematics in relation to cryptography
the practice of revealing a cryptographic key by breaking cryptography
the practice of concealing a message within another message
the practice of revealing a message within another message
3
Which of the following best describes a
'Bootkit'
?
Malware that can survive a full OS reinstall
Malware that can jump an air-gap
Malware that secures your computer when you stop using it
Malware that can perish if not maintained correctly
4
Which of the following best describes a
'Rootkit'
?
A type of malware that replicates without intervention
A type of malware that reinvents itself
A type of malware that can circumvent all computer security measures
A type of malware that can survive a full OS reinstall
5
Which best describes an automatic web account takeover technique known as
'Credential Stuffing'
?
Automated password generator to help cyber-criminals be successful
Automated software tool to help break into web-based user accounts
Automated software which breaks into network 'Admin' accounts
Software wizard that helps you manage complex passwords
6
Which one of the following websites can help you find if your data has leaked onto the Dark-web?
ftp://has1beenpwned.cm/
http://haveibeenpwned.com/
http://mylittlepwnage.com
https://haveibeenpwned.com/
7
If a Malware is described as
'Fileless'
where does it exist on a Computer?
Out of the PRAM
Exists in RAM
It is written into ROM
Near to the PROM
8
Which of the following is an example of a
'Supply Chain'
cyber-attack?
A type of Phishing attack that looks similar to a recognised brand
Island Hopping to jump air-gaps
Infecting a 3rd party software developer which larger companies use
Having a 3rd party, while the boss is away
9
'HTTPS'
?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Hypertext Transfer Prototype
Hypertext Transmit Protocol Secrecy
10
Malware that is
'Wormable'
might be described as?
Using a Multiple infection Vector
Brute-force Attack on weak passwords
Spreading inside a Computer Network
Backdooring Computer Networks
11
'NCSC'
?
Nation Cyber Security Central
Natural Cyber Saviour's Centre
National Cyber Security Centre
National Cyber Security Conglomerate
12
Which best describes a
'Botnet'?
Thousands of Computers..
...being fixed by cybercriminals
...linked up to a server to play games
...under the command of an Administrator
...under the command of cybercriminals
13
(UK) Which one of the following is an independent organisation?
ICO
CPNI
GCHQ
NCSC
14
Which company suffered a
509,458,528
user
'Data-breach'
in April 2021?
Google
Yahoo
Facebook
Apple
15
Which of the following best describes '
Malware'
?
Malicious Software developed to target users of computers
Hardware developed to be Malicious
Hardware developed to break easily when you drop it
Software under-developed to infect smartphones
16
What is the difference between
'Spear-Phishing'
and
'Phishing'?
Spear-Phishing targets millions of people at once
Spear-Phishing is more successful
Spear-Phishing is a targeted form of Phishing
Spear-Phishing has become obsolete in cybercrime circles
17
'GDPR'
?
General Data Protection Register
General Data Protection Racket
General Data Protection Revue
General Data Protection Regulation
18
Which best describes a type of Malware known as a
'RAT'
?
Remote Assessment Test
Software tool used illegally to access remote computers
Remote Access Testing
Software tool used legally to access remote computers
19
Which best describes some elements of a Computer
'Ransomware'
infection?
Files are increasing in size, and my hard drive is nearly full
A Ransom note appears on screen
A Ransom note appears on screen informing you your files are encrypted
A Ransom note appears on screen informing you your files are compressed
20
Which of the following helps to secure a Smartphone?
Smartphone Operating System Security Updates
Smertphone restored to Factory Settings
Remove TikTok
Remove Instagram
