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How does a computer Trojan typically operate?
How does a computer Trojan typically operate?
Masquerades as a benign activity while performing malicious actions
What is the primary trait of Trojans, ransomware, and crypto-malware?
What is the primary trait of Trojans, ransomware, and crypto-malware?
Infection
What is the main purpose of ransomware?
What is the main purpose of ransomware?
To prevent a user's device from functioning until a fee is paid
How does ransomware embed itself onto a computer?
How does ransomware embed itself onto a computer?
What action causes the earliest ransomware to launch again even after rebooting?
What action causes the earliest ransomware to launch again even after rebooting?
Describe the characteristic of blocker ransomware.
Describe the characteristic of blocker ransomware.
What is the distinguishing feature of crypto-malware compared to regular ransomware?
What is the distinguishing feature of crypto-malware compared to regular ransomware?
How does some malware attempt to avoid detection by security software?
How does some malware attempt to avoid detection by security software?
What is the primary trait of malware when payload capabilities are involved?
What is the primary trait of malware when payload capabilities are involved?
In the context of malware, what does payload capabilities refer to?
In the context of malware, what does payload capabilities refer to?
What is the goal of some malware that embeds itself within existing processes?
What is the goal of some malware that embeds itself within existing processes?
How does crypto-malware typically demand payment from victims?
How does crypto-malware typically demand payment from victims?
What is malware?
What is malware?
How are malware instances classified?
How are malware instances classified?
What is the primary trait of some malware that involves spreading rapidly to impact a large number of users?
What is the primary trait of some malware that involves spreading rapidly to impact a large number of users?
Explain how worms differ from other types of malware.
Explain how worms differ from other types of malware.
What is a common characteristic of Trojans?
What is a common characteristic of Trojans?
How does ransomware typically operate?
How does ransomware typically operate?