Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Question 1

Ransomware developed to block user from accessing computer & encrypts all files on device?

Accepted Answer

crypto-malware

Question 2

Undocumented benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands/key combo/m clicks?

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Easter egg

Question 3

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

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virus

Question 4

Which type of phishing attack targets specific users?

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spear phishing

Question 5

Select term used to describe tracking software deployed without the consent/control of user.

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spyware

Question 6

Delivers advertising content in manner that's unexpected/unwanted by user; typically in malware

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adware

Question 7

System security malware allows for access to computer/program/service without authorization?

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backdoor

Question 8

What type of spyware silently captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on keyboard?

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keylogger

Question 9

Malicious software technology used to download/install software without user's interaction?

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automatic download software

Question 10

Malicious software technology used to monitor user behavior/gather personal/sensitive user info

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tracking software

Question 11

Select type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but contains something malicious:

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Trojan

Question 12

Digging through trash receptacles to find information that can be useful in an attack.

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Dumpster Diving

Question 13

What social engineering principal frightens and coerces a victim by using threats?

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intimidation

Question 14

A rootkit can hide its presence, but not the presence of other malware.

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False

Question 15

Attack targeted against smaller group of specific individuals, such as executives of man. comp?

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watering hole

Question 16

What type of structure is used to provide instructions to infected bot computers?

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command & control

Question 17

Series of instructions grouped together as single command used to automate complex set of tasks

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a macro

Question 18

Polymorphic virus changes its internal code to one of set of predefined mutations when executed

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False

Question 19

Impersonation--masquerade as real/fictitious character & play out role of that person on victim

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True

Question 20

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

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program virus

Question 21

Vishing is a false warning, often contained in email message claiming to come from IT dept.

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False

Question 22

Which are considered to be primary payload capabilities found in malware? (More than one.)

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launch attacks, collect data, modify data

Question 23

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

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virus

Question 24

Phishing - sending email falsely claiming from real enterprise to trick user to surrender info

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True

Question 25

What specific type of phishing attack uses the telephone to target a victim?

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vishing

Question 26

RAT -functionality of Trojan but also gives threat actor remote access by spec comm protocols

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True

Question 27

The process of gathering information for an attack by relying on the weaknesses of individuals

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social engineering

Question 28

This locks or prevents a device from functioning properly until a fee has been paid is known as

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ransonmware

Question 29

Consists of set of software tools used by attacker to hide presence of other types of malware?

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rootkit

Question 30

Computer code added to legitimate program lies dormant until specific logical event triggers it

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logic bomb

Question 31

Malware is software that enters computer with user's consent & performs unwanted/harmful action

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False

Question 32

Once malware reaches a system through circulation, then it must embed itself into that system

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True

Question 33

What social engineering principal convinces a victim an immediate action is needed?

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urgency

Question 34

Two types of malware have the primary trait of circulation. These are viruses and worms.

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True

Question 35

What type of ransomware displays screen /prevents user from accessing the computer's resources?

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blocker ransomware

Question 36

A virus self-replicates on the host computer and spreads to other computers by itself.

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False

Question 37

NOT one of four methods for classifying various instances of malware by using primary trait

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Source

Question 38

The work ethic term that deal with being organized and using time wisely.

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Productivity

Question 39

What specific science discipline do most social engineering attacks rely on?

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psychology

Question 40

Software installed in an individual's web browser to prevent ads from displaying?

Accepted Answer

ad blocking

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