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Cybersecurity Essentials Chapter 3
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A criminal is using software to obtain information about the user. What is th name software
adware
phishing
virus
spyware
2
What are two ways to protect a computer from malware?
Use anivirus software
Defragment the hard disk.
Keep software up to date.
Use antivirus software.
3
comp user with a screen payment before the user data is allowed to be accessed by the same user
a type of worm
a type of ransomware
a type of logic bomb
a type of virus
4
What occurs on a computer when data goes beyond the limits of a buffer?
an SQL injection
cross-site scripting
a system exception
a buffer overflow
5
Tactic social engineer to obtain personal information from an unsuspecting target? Choose 1 wro
urgency
urgency
intimidation
honesty
6
An attacker is sitting in front of a store and wirelessly copies emails and contact lists
bluesnarfing
RF jamming
smishing
bluejacking
7
What is a vulnerability that allows criminals to inject scripts into web pages viewed by users?
SQL injection
Cross-site scripting
XML injection
buffer overflow
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What type of attack targets an SQL database using the input field of a user?
XML injection
Cross-site scripting
buffer overflow
SQL injection
9
What is the meaning of the term logic bomb?
a malicious program uses a trigger to awaken malicious code
a malicious virus
a malicious worm
a malicious program that hides itself in a legitimate progra
10
What are two common indicators of spam mail?
The email has keywords in it.
The email has no subject line
The email has misspelled words or punctuation errors.
The email has no subject line.
11
What is the name for the type of software that generates revenue by generating annoying pop-ups
spyware
adware
trackers
pop-ups
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an email that is targeting a specific person employed at a financial institution?
spear phishing
target phishing
vishing
spyware
13
What is the name given to a program or program code that bypasses normal authentication?
Trojan
virus
worm
backdoor
14
The sending of a short deceptive SMS message used to trick a target into visiting a website?
smishing
impersonation
grayware
spam
15
Which two reasons describe why WEP is a weak protocol?
The key is static and repeats on a congested network.
The key is transmitted in clear text
The key is transmitted in clear text.
Everyone on the network uses a different key.
16
A term uses malicious party sends a fraudulent email disguised from a legitimate, trusted sourc
social engineering
Trojan
phishing
vishing
17
What is the difference between a virus and a worm?
Viruses hide in legitimate programs but worms do not
Viruses self-replicate but worms do not.
Worms self-replicate but viruses do not.
Worms require a host file but viruses do not.
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What does a rootkit modify?
operating system
Notepad
Microsoft Word
programs
