Other Threats Flashcards

1

What does ransomware do?

Deletes all files
Encrypts data for ransom
Steals passwords
Spreads to other devices

2

What is a drive-by-download?

Malware from email
Malware from USB drives
Malware from software updates
Malware from visiting a site

3

True or false: Keyloggers capture keystrokes.

False
True

4

What does clickjacking exploit?

User's trust
User's browsing history
User's location
User's device type

5

Which virus rewrites BIOS code?

Stuxnet worm
Klez worm
Chernobyl virus
WannaCry

6

What is a payload in malware?

System update
Malware signature
Malicious action performed
User's data

7

What is the main goal of malware prevention?

Monitor user behavior
Detect malware after infection
Stop malware before it spreads
Remove malware from systems

8

True or false: Malvertising involves compromising websites.

True
False

9

What is a logic bomb?

Random malware
User's action
Code that triggers under conditions
Virus signature

10

What does spyware monitor?

System updates
User's browsing activity
Malware signatures
Network traffic

11

Which malware targets smartphones?

Trojan horse
Worm
Virus
Adware

12

True or false: Heuristic scanners detect known malware only.

False
True

13

What does phishing exploit?

User's browsing history
User's device type
User's trust
User's location

14

What is a backdoor in malware?

Visible entry point
Secret access point
User's password
Malware signature

15

What does sandbox analysis do?

Scans emails
Runs code safely
Blocks ads
Deletes malware

16

What is a botnet?

Collection of bots
User interface
Single computer
Malware type

17

True or false: Social engineering tricks users.

True
False

Other Threats

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Other Threats

Questions 17