Search Results and Certificate Warnings

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Which type of malware is concealed within the code of an executable process image stored as a file on disk?

Viruses (correct)

Worms

Trojans

Boot sector viruses

What method do boot sector viruses use to infect a computer?

They infect the boot sector code or partition table on a disk drive. (correct)

They are spread through email attachments.

They exploit vulnerabilities in web browsers.

They are concealed within an installer package for software.

What type of malware is concealed within an installer package for software that appears to be legitimate?

Worms

Viruses

Boot sector viruses

Trojans (correct)

Which of the following is a symptom of a security issue in the file system?

Changed file permissions Signup and view all the answers

What is one technique that malware may use to trick users into installing it?

Misusing the push notification system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of infection by spyware or adware?

Slow performance Signup and view all the answers

What should you check if a user experiences redirection when entering URL web addresses manually?

DNS servers Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a key indicator of malware infection?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of crypto-ransomware mentioned in the text?

Cryptolocker Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ransomware payment methods such as wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or premium-rate phone lines?

To extort money from the victim Signup and view all the answers

What is the difficulty of performing blockchain calculations necessary to generate a new digital coin related to?

The total number of coins within a cryptocurrency Signup and view all the answers

Which type of malware can be harder to detect because it disguises itself as script instructions or a document file rather than an executable image file?

Fileless malware Signup and view all the answers

What type of malware is usually designed to implement a backdoor, allowing the threat actor to access the PC and install additional malware tools?

Backdoors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of malware can perform browser reconfigurations, monitor local application activity, and record keystrokes in an attempt to steal confidential information?

Spyware Signup and view all the answers

What is a keylogger?

Malware that actively attempts to steal confidential information by recording keystrokes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of certificate warnings in web browsers?

The certificate is self-signed or issued by a trusted CA Signup and view all the answers

What can a malicious proxy do if it successfully compromises the trusted root certificate store?

It can intercept and modify encrypted traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antivirus vendors' malware encyclopedias?

To verify known malware indicators and behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of malware discovery?

On-access scanning by an antivirus product Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about rootkits in Windows?

Rootkits can change any system file or programming interface. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ransomware?

To extort money from the victim. Signup and view all the answers

How can Trojans installed as regular software conceal their presence in Windows?

By using a filename similar to a genuine executable or library. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for malware to run with SYSTEM privileges?

It can execute without requiring any authorization. Signup and view all the answers

Which step should be taken after verifying symptoms of a malware infection?

Disconnect the network link Signup and view all the answers

Which action reduces the risk of a privileged account being compromised by malware?

Quarantine the infected system Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with removable media attached to an infected system?

Scan the removable media for malware Signup and view all the answers

Why should System Restore and automated backup systems be disabled on an infected system?

To prevent the malware from accessing backups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the main tool recommended for remediation of an infected system?

Antivirus software Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of continual threat/definition updates in antivirus software?

To block any attempt to open infected files Signup and view all the answers

Which terms are synonymous when it comes to protecting against a broad range of threats?

Antivirus and anti-malware Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a topic that needs to be covered in security-awareness training?

Social engineering and malware threats Signup and view all the answers

What is one method of malware discovery mentioned in the text?

Completing another antivirus scan Signup and view all the answers

Why are untrained users susceptible to social engineering and phishing attacks?

They are not aware of common social engineering and malware threats Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools can be used to terminate suspicious processes during the manual removal of advanced malware?

Task Manager Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to prevent reinfection after cleaning a system from malware?

Disable system restore Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is necessary to perform a complete system restore after a persistent malware infection?

Reinstall the operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of configuring scheduled scans for security software?

Prevent malware infection Signup and view all the answers