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What makes a zero day attack particularly appealing to attackers?
What makes a zero day attack particularly appealing to attackers?
- It is an attack that relies on outdated vulnerabilities
- It is an attack that is very common and easily detected by antivirus software
- It is an attack type that is unknown and has no existing signatures for detection (correct)
- It is an attack that targets a system with numerous security measures in place
What role do drivers play in a potential malware attack on a computer system?
What role do drivers play in a potential malware attack on a computer system?
- They act as a conduit between hardware and software, making them a potential target for attackers (correct)
- They are responsible for downloading antivirus signatures for detection
- They are designed to detect and eliminate malware from the system
- They provide virtual security layers to prevent malware attacks
Why are attackers interested in finding new attack types for infecting computers?
Why are attackers interested in finding new attack types for infecting computers?
- To improve the performance of the computer systems
- To increase the speed of the internet connection
- To enhance the audio quality of the computer
- To bypass existing antivirus software signatures (correct)
What makes the audio drivers on Hewlett-Packard systems vulnerable to malware attacks in May 2016?
What makes the audio drivers on Hewlett-Packard systems vulnerable to malware attacks in May 2016?
What characteristic of new attack types makes them challenging for antivirus software to detect?
What characteristic of new attack types makes them challenging for antivirus software to detect?
How do most antivirus and anti-malware software function in preventing known vulnerabilities?
How do most antivirus and anti-malware software function in preventing known vulnerabilities?
What feature was included in the audio control software discussed?
What feature was included in the audio control software discussed?
What is the purpose of a shim in the context of the text?
What is the purpose of a shim in the context of the text?
How can malware authors take advantage of the Windows compatibility mode?
How can malware authors take advantage of the Windows compatibility mode?
What is a key logger used for in the context of the text?
What is a key logger used for in the context of the text?
What is the purpose of using refactoring in malware creation?
What is the purpose of using refactoring in malware creation?
How does a shim relate to putting malware onto a computer?
How does a shim relate to putting malware onto a computer?
What technique does metamorphic malware use to avoid detection by antivirus software?
What technique does metamorphic malware use to avoid detection by antivirus software?
How can an attacker use the key logger feature in audio control software?
How can an attacker use the key logger feature in audio control software?
What is the role of a shim in the Windows compatibility mode?
What is the role of a shim in the Windows compatibility mode?
How do shims relate to malware insertion based on the text?
How do shims relate to malware insertion based on the text?
What is a zero day attack?
What is a zero day attack?
How do attackers exploit hardware drivers in a system?
How do attackers exploit hardware drivers in a system?
What was the vulnerability associated with audio drivers on Hewlett-Packard systems in May 2016?
What was the vulnerability associated with audio drivers on Hewlett-Packard systems in May 2016?
Why are zero day attacks particularly challenging for antivirus software?
Why are zero day attacks particularly challenging for antivirus software?
How do attackers adapt to overcome antivirus software's ability to stop known vulnerabilities?
How do attackers adapt to overcome antivirus software's ability to stop known vulnerabilities?
What role do hardware drivers play in a malware attack on a computer system?
What role do hardware drivers play in a malware attack on a computer system?
What does a key logger included in the audio control software allow an attacker to do?
What does a key logger included in the audio control software allow an attacker to do?
How does refactoring help malware authors evade detection by antivirus software?
How does refactoring help malware authors evade detection by antivirus software?
What is the purpose of using a shim in the context of Windows compatibility mode?
What is the purpose of using a shim in the context of Windows compatibility mode?
How can an attacker exploit the compatibility mode feature in Windows to elevate user privileges?
How can an attacker exploit the compatibility mode feature in Windows to elevate user privileges?
What is the main purpose of a shim in the context of the text?
What is the main purpose of a shim in the context of the text?
Why do malware authors use metamorphic malware when creating malicious programs?
Why do malware authors use metamorphic malware when creating malicious programs?
In what way can malware authors utilize the shimmed area to infiltrate a computer system?
In what way can malware authors utilize the shimmed area to infiltrate a computer system?
How does a key logger in audio control software demonstrate vulnerabilities in driver security?
How does a key logger in audio control software demonstrate vulnerabilities in driver security?
Why is refactoring commonly used by malware authors in creating new malicious programs?
Why is refactoring commonly used by malware authors in creating new malicious programs?
How does using a shimmed area allow malware authors to circumvent security features in Windows systems?
How does using a shimmed area allow malware authors to circumvent security features in Windows systems?
