ISS610S: Malware and Software Threats

What is the term 'malware' short for?

Malicious Software

What can attackers do with malware?

Steal passwords, steal confidential information, delete information from a system, or even reformat storage devices

What is included in malicious code?

More than just viruses and some malware can avoid detection

What can malware appear in the form of?

Code, scripts, active content, and other software Signup and view all the answers

What is a program that executes instructions on a computer system?

Malicious software or malware Signup and view all the answers

What can an attacker do to a system using malware?

Gain administrative control, send commands directly, or use software programs to harm a system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of malware?

To disrupt computer operation Signup and view all the answers

What can malware be used for in a network?

To identify and exploit security vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a security property that malware can compromise by disclosing an organization's private information?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

What type of malware can modify data in files and databases?

Virus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of malware can cause significant damage to storage media?

Malware Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a worm?

Does not require a host program to survive Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a virus infection?

Sudden sluggishness of user applications Signup and view all the answers

What type of virus infects saved documents?

Macro virus Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of malware that is designed to extort money from victims?

Ransomware Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a virus and a worm?

A worm requires a host program to survive Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a Trojan horse attack?

Unrecognized new processes running Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of ransomware?

To limit access to important data Signup and view all the answers

What is spyware primarily used for?

To collect user browsing habits and website activities Signup and view all the answers

What is adware primarily used for?

To collect user activity information for ads Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way spyware is installed?

When users download freeware programs Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of adware?

It triggers popup ads Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a ransomware attack?

Denied access to important data Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between adware and spyware?

Adware collects user data for ads, while spyware does not Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of adware?

To monitor user interests and display relevant ads Signup and view all the answers

What is spyware primarily used for?

To monitor user activities and steal personal data Signup and view all the answers

How can malware threaten businesses?

Through multiple ways, including attacks on confidentiality, data integrity, and availability of services Signup and view all the answers

What is a common internal threat to businesses?

Unsafe computing practices by personnel Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to ease recovering from potential malware infection?

Store operating system and data file backup images on external media Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?

Prohibiting certain network activities and computer user habits Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of internal security breaches?

Unauthorized access to system and network resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of adopting standardized software?

To control patches and upgrades to address vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

How can managers prevent malicious code threats?

By enhancing defenses at critical locations and monitoring attacks Signup and view all the answers

ISS610S: Malware and Software Threats

Questions and Answers

What is the term 'malware' short for?

What can attackers do with malware?

What is included in malicious code?

What can malware appear in the form of?

What is a program that executes instructions on a computer system?

What can an attacker do to a system using malware?

What is the purpose of malware?

What can malware be used for in a network?

Which of the following is a security property that malware can compromise by disclosing an organization's private information?

What type of malware can modify data in files and databases?

Which type of malware can cause significant damage to storage media?

What is a characteristic of a worm?

What is a common symptom of a virus infection?

What type of virus infects saved documents?

What is a type of malware that is designed to extort money from victims?

What is the primary difference between a virus and a worm?

What is a common symptom of a Trojan horse attack?

What is the primary goal of ransomware?

What is spyware primarily used for?

What is adware primarily used for?

What is a common way spyware is installed?

What is a characteristic of adware?

What is a common symptom of a ransomware attack?

What is the key difference between adware and spyware?

What is the main objective of adware?

What is spyware primarily used for?

How can malware threaten businesses?

What is a common internal threat to businesses?

What can be done to ease recovering from potential malware infection?

What is an important aspect of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?

What is a consequence of internal security breaches?

What is the benefit of adopting standardized software?

How can managers prevent malicious code threats?

What is adware less harmful than?

What is a widely recognized security standard?

What can be used to detect and remove adware?

What tool can be used to detect intrusions?

What is a type of malware that poses a threat to businesses?

What should be scanned for malware before reinstalling software?

What should be disabled during restore procedures or upgrades?

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