Malware Programmers and Malicious Activities Quiz
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What are some activities that malware can perform?

  • Enhance software functionality, improve battery life, boost memory
  • Improve system performance, enhance security, optimize speed
  • Make computers faster, increase productivity, optimize browsing
  • Delete files, steal personal information, send spam (correct)

    • How can infections occur through instant messaging applications?

  • By immediately deleting all messages received
  • By opening and viewing files shared through messaging apps (correct)
  • By ignoring all files shared by people in the conversation
  • By avoiding any interaction with known contacts

    • What risk exists when receiving files through instant messaging apps?

  • Losing internet connection
  • Running out of storage space
  • Being infected with Trojan software (correct)
  • Improving system security

    • What is a potential consequence of malware attacking browsers and tracking websites visited?

    <p>Compromising online privacy and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can malware affect the performance of a computer system?

    <p>By slowing down the system and degrading performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of risk exists when receiving files through instant messaging apps regardless of the sender's identity?

    <p>Risk of being infected with Trojan software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can malware be introduced into a system through physical access?

    <p>By inserting USB devices or CDs/DVDs with malware-infected Autorun.inf files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Autorun, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>A Windows feature that runs an executable program when a CD/DVD is inserted or a USB device is connected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can outdated web browsers introduce malware into a user's computer?

    <p>By exploiting vulnerabilities when visiting malicious websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if software applications are left unpatched?

    <p>Attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities to introduce malware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does insecure patch management affect a company's systems?

    <p>Attackers can inject malware into the software, leading to data damage and security breaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method used to trick users into introducing malware into their systems via portable media?

    <p>Inserting infected flash drives or CDs/DVDs with malware-infected Autorun.inf files</p> Signup and view all the answers

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