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Which of the following best defines malware?
Which of the following best defines malware?
What is one characteristic that distinguishes Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) from other types of attacks?
What is one characteristic that distinguishes Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) from other types of attacks?
Which type of malware relies on the presence of a host program?
Which type of malware relies on the presence of a host program?
Which payload action can a malware perform once it reaches its target?
Which payload action can a malware perform once it reaches its target?
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What defines the 'Propagation' mechanism of malware?
What defines the 'Propagation' mechanism of malware?
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What describes 'stealthing' in the context of malware?
What describes 'stealthing' in the context of malware?
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Which of the following actions is NOT typically performed by malware?
Which of the following actions is NOT typically performed by malware?
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What type of malware does NOT replicate itself?
What type of malware does NOT replicate itself?
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What is a common goal of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
What is a common goal of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
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Which of the following best describes a worm in relation to malware?
Which of the following best describes a worm in relation to malware?
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What is a primary characteristic of viruses?
What is a primary characteristic of viruses?
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Which of the following best describes a trigger in the context of a virus?
Which of the following best describes a trigger in the context of a virus?
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What distinguishes a worm from a virus?
What distinguishes a worm from a virus?
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What is an example of a stealth virus?
What is an example of a stealth virus?
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How does a macro virus primarily spread?
How does a macro virus primarily spread?
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What is the primary purpose of a botnet?
What is the primary purpose of a botnet?
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Which characteristic does a metamorphic virus possess?
Which characteristic does a metamorphic virus possess?
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What model does the Morris worm use for propagation?
What model does the Morris worm use for propagation?
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What type of malware has the goal of immediate data corruption?
What type of malware has the goal of immediate data corruption?
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What is not a typical function of spyware?
What is not a typical function of spyware?
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Which of the following is a countermeasure against worms?
Which of the following is a countermeasure against worms?
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In malware classification, what does a 'logic bomb' refer to?
In malware classification, what does a 'logic bomb' refer to?
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What defines a rootkit?
What defines a rootkit?
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