Cybersecurity Malware Quiz
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What is malware?

A program that is inserted into a system, usually covertly, with the intent of compromising the Confidentiality, Integrity, or Availability of the victim's data, applications, or operating system.

What are the two broad categories of malware classification?

  • Based on how it spreads (correct)
  • Based on the user interactions
  • Based on the operating system
  • Based on the payload actions (correct)

    • Which of the following are types of propagation mechanisms for malware?

  • Manual installation by users
  • Exploitation of software vulnerabilities by worms (correct)
  • Social engineering attacks (correct)
  • Infection of existing content by viruses (correct)

    • Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are usually attributed to casual hackers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?

    <p>Well-resourced, persistent application of a wide variety of intrusion technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are examples of APT high-profile attacks?

    <p>Stuxnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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