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What is the primary goal of ransomware?
What is the primary goal of ransomware?
- To cause a computer to behave in an unexpected and undesirable manner
- To duplicate itself in the active memory of the computer
- To spread to other machines when a computer user shares an infected file
- To stop users from accessing their data until certain demands are met (correct)
What can spread to other machines when a computer user shares an infected file or sends an email with a virus-infected attachment?
What can spread to other machines when a computer user shares an infected file or sends an email with a virus-infected attachment?
- Worms
- Ransomware
- Malware
- Viruses (correct)
What type of threat is characterized by attacking a specific organization or website?
What type of threat is characterized by attacking a specific organization or website?
- Trojan horses
- Distributed denial-of-service attacks
- Advanced persistent threat (correct)
- Phishing
What resides in the active memory of the computer and duplicates itself?
What resides in the active memory of the computer and duplicates itself?
What is a type of malware that demands payment in exchange for restoring access to data?
What is a type of malware that demands payment in exchange for restoring access to data?
What is a piece of programming code that causes a computer to behave in an unexpected and undesirable manner?
What is a piece of programming code that causes a computer to behave in an unexpected and undesirable manner?
What is a type of attack where an attacker sends fraudulent emails to trick victims into revealing sensitive information?
What is a type of attack where an attacker sends fraudulent emails to trick victims into revealing sensitive information?
What is the common term for all types of malicious programs mentioned in the text?
What is the common term for all types of malicious programs mentioned in the text?
What is a type of malicious software that hides itself from the operating system?
What is a type of malicious software that hides itself from the operating system?
What is a type of attack where multiple systems are compromised to attack a single system or network?
What is a type of attack where multiple systems are compromised to attack a single system or network?
What is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other devices?
What is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other devices?
What is the purpose of CAPTCHA software?
What is the purpose of CAPTCHA software?
What is a botnet?
What is a botnet?
What is the result of a Distributed Denial-of-Service attack?
What is the result of a Distributed Denial-of-Service attack?
What is the purpose of a Distributed Denial-of-Service attack?
What is the purpose of a Distributed Denial-of-Service attack?
What is the term used to describe computers controlled by hackers without their owners' consent?
What is the term used to describe computers controlled by hackers without their owners' consent?
What is the main difference between a human and a computer program in terms of CAPTCHA software?
What is the main difference between a human and a computer program in terms of CAPTCHA software?
What is the primary function of a corporate firewall?
What is the primary function of a corporate firewall?
What is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) capable of doing?
What is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) capable of doing?
What is the purpose of a security dashboard?
What is the purpose of a security dashboard?
What is a characteristic of a next-generation firewall (NGFW)?
What is a characteristic of a next-generation firewall (NGFW)?
What is the primary difference between a corporate firewall and a next-generation firewall (NGFW)?
What is the primary difference between a corporate firewall and a next-generation firewall (NGFW)?
What is the primary benefit of using a security dashboard?
What is the primary benefit of using a security dashboard?
What is the primary purpose of US-CERT's vulnerability summary?
What is the primary purpose of US-CERT's vulnerability summary?
What is a crucial step in addressing high-impact vulnerabilities?
What is a crucial step in addressing high-impact vulnerabilities?
What is the main objective of a security audit?
What is the main objective of a security audit?
What is reviewed during a security audit?
What is reviewed during a security audit?
What is the purpose of a penetration test?
What is the purpose of a penetration test?
What is the primary focus of a security audit and penetration test?
What is the primary focus of a security audit and penetration test?
