Securing Information Systems

• A software program that enhances network security
• A rogue software program that attaches itself to other software programs or data files (correct)
• A harmless software program that improves computer performance
• A type of malware that encrypts data for ransom

• Through social engineering techniques
• By exploiting software vulnerabilities
• Through actions like sending email attachments or copying infected files (correct)
• By directly attacking computer hardware

• A harmless program that helps optimize network performance
• A type of virus that spreads through email attachments
• An independent computer program that copies itself over a network (correct)
• A software tool for detecting and removing malware

<p>Worms can operate independently without attaching to other program files (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deliver a payload that causes harm to the computer or data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers