Questions and Answers
What are the two broad categories used to classify malware?
Which of the following is true about parasitic code?
Which type of malware is characterized by its ability to replicate?
Which of the following is considered independent self-contained malware?
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What type of malware does not replicate?
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Study Notes
Categories of Malware
- Malware can be categorized based on its propagation methods and the actions it performs upon targeting.
- Two primary classification criteria:
- Propagation Method: How malware spreads to reach targets.
- Actions/Payloads: What actions or damage the malware carries out once it reaches the target.
Types of Malware Based on Host Dependency
- Parasitic Code: Requires a host program to function effectively, examples include viruses.
- Independent Programs: Self-contained entities that do not depend on other programs, examples include worms, trojans, and bots.
Replication Characteristics of Malware
- Non-replicating Malware: Includes trojans and spam emails; these types do not replicate themselves.
- Replicating Malware: Includes viruses and worms; they are capable of self-replication, spreading independently to new targets.
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Test your knowledge on the different classifications of malware. This quiz covers how malware spreads, its payload actions, and distinctions between parasitic and independent programs. Learn about viruses, worms, trojans, and other types of malware in this interactive quiz.
