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What is the primary function of ransomware?
What is the primary function of ransomware?
- To create backups of user data automatically
- To encrypt data and demand a ransom for decryption (correct)
- To improve system performance by cleaning malware
- To prevent unauthorized access by blocking users
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to protect against ransomware?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to protect against ransomware?
- Paying the ransom as soon as possible (correct)
- Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication
- Always conducting regular backups
- Installing software updates regularly
What should you do first if you suspect a ransomware infection on your computer?
What should you do first if you suspect a ransomware infection on your computer?
- Report it to the authorities
- Restore from backups immediately
- Attempt to pay the ransom
- Disconnect it from the network (correct)
What term refers to compromised computers controlled by attackers used to perform malicious tasks?
What term refers to compromised computers controlled by attackers used to perform malicious tasks?
What is a botnet primarily used for?
What is a botnet primarily used for?
Which component is responsible for managing the activities of other devices in a network of zombies?
Which component is responsible for managing the activities of other devices in a network of zombies?
What percentage of a zombie's processing power is typically utilized by attackers?
What percentage of a zombie's processing power is typically utilized by attackers?
Which of these is an illegal activity often associated with the use of botnets?
Which of these is an illegal activity often associated with the use of botnets?
What is the purpose of a rootkit in a computer system?
What is the purpose of a rootkit in a computer system?
Which account is referred to as the Administrator Account in a UNIX or Linux system?
Which account is referred to as the Administrator Account in a UNIX or Linux system?
What would be the highest permission level in a computer system referred to as?
What would be the highest permission level in a computer system referred to as?
What is the function of Ring 0 in an operating system's permission structure?
What is the function of Ring 0 in an operating system's permission structure?
What is a common technique used by rootkits to achieve deeper system access?
What is a common technique used by rootkits to achieve deeper system access?
When a user logs in with root permissions, what Ring are they considered to be operating at?
When a user logs in with root permissions, what Ring are they considered to be operating at?
What does a Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) allow in software development?
What does a Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) allow in software development?
Which ring in a computer system has user-level permissions?
Which ring in a computer system has user-level permissions?
What is the primary goal of a rootkit?
What is the primary goal of a rootkit?
What is the recommended method for detecting rootkits?
What is the recommended method for detecting rootkits?
Which of the following is a characteristic of backdoors in software?
Which of the following is a characteristic of backdoors in software?
How do logic bombs operate within programs?
How do logic bombs operate within programs?
What is a keylogger primarily used for?
What is a keylogger primarily used for?
What is a notable drawback of easter eggs in software?
What is a notable drawback of easter eggs in software?
Which statement about RATs (Remote Access Trojans) is accurate?
Which statement about RATs (Remote Access Trojans) is accurate?
Why should backdoors, easter eggs, and logic bombs be avoided in modern applications?
Why should backdoors, easter eggs, and logic bombs be avoided in modern applications?
What can trigger multiple failed login attempts resulting in an account lockout?
What can trigger multiple failed login attempts resulting in an account lockout?
What does 'impossible travel' refer to in cybersecurity?
What does 'impossible travel' refer to in cybersecurity?
Which scenario is indicative of resource inaccessibility due to ransomware?
Which scenario is indicative of resource inaccessibility due to ransomware?
What could indicate potential security issues based on log generation timing?
What could indicate potential security issues based on log generation timing?
What might a noticeable spike in resource consumption indicate?
What might a noticeable spike in resource consumption indicate?
What does a sudden increase in blocked content alerts suggest?
What does a sudden increase in blocked content alerts suggest?
Which sign might indicate an unauthorized access attempt regarding concurrent sessions?
Which sign might indicate an unauthorized access attempt regarding concurrent sessions?
What does the presence of missing logs during a review typically indicate?
What does the presence of missing logs during a review typically indicate?
What is the primary function of a stage one dropper or downloader in malware exploitation?
What is the primary function of a stage one dropper or downloader in malware exploitation?
How do modern fileless malware techniques primarily avoid detection?
How do modern fileless malware techniques primarily avoid detection?
What do threat actors aim to achieve during the 'Actions on Objectives' phase?
What do threat actors aim to achieve during the 'Actions on Objectives' phase?
Which of the following best describes a 'Dropper' in malware context?
Which of the following best describes a 'Dropper' in malware context?
What does the term 'living off the land' refer to in the context of advanced persistent threats?
What does the term 'living off the land' refer to in the context of advanced persistent threats?
What technique is primarily used by threat actors to prolong unauthorized system access?
What technique is primarily used by threat actors to prolong unauthorized system access?
What is the key role of a Stage 2 Downloader in malware exploitation?
What is the key role of a Stage 2 Downloader in malware exploitation?
Which of the following describes 'shellcode' in malware terms?
Which of the following describes 'shellcode' in malware terms?
Which method is NOT a way to remove bloatware from a system?
Which method is NOT a way to remove bloatware from a system?
What is a common indication of malware attacks?
What is a common indication of malware attacks?
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