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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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