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What is the primary purpose of spyware?
What is the primary purpose of spyware?
- To gain unauthorized access to a computer system
- To enhance the security of a computer system
- To provide legitimate software updates
- To gather personal information and relay it to third parties (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan?
What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan?
- It appears legitimate but can take control of a computer (correct)
- It is a type of antivirus software
- It is a type of firewall
- It is a type of ransomware
How does ransomware typically spread?
How does ransomware typically spread?
- Through direct physical access to a computer
- Through phishing emails or infected websites (correct)
- By brute-forcing passwords
- By exploiting vulnerabilities in operating systems
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to avoid being hacked?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to avoid being hacked?
What is the potential consequence of using new information technologies without considering ethical implications?
What is the potential consequence of using new information technologies without considering ethical implications?
Which of the following statements is true about the impact of information technology tools?
Which of the following statements is true about the impact of information technology tools?
Which of the following is NOT a type of malware discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of malware discussed in the text?
What is the primary function of ransomware?
What is the primary function of ransomware?
What is the recommended practice for dealing with unexpected warnings from sources you don't trust?
What is the recommended practice for dealing with unexpected warnings from sources you don't trust?
What is a potential consequence of ransomware for an organization?
What is a potential consequence of ransomware for an organization?
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