Questions and Answers
What mechanism allows worms to replicate and spread malware?
Which action is commonly performed by malware once it infects a target system?
What type of malware manipulates users into installing malicious software?
How does a botnet typically utilize a compromised system?
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What is a stealthing action performed by malware?
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Study Notes
Types of Malicious Software (Malware)
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Propagation Mechanisms
- Viruses infect existing files, spreading as they are shared across systems.
- Worms exploit software vulnerabilities and can replicate through drive-by downloads, copying themselves onto other systems without user intervention.
- Social engineering techniques manipulate users into disabling security measures, facilitating the installation of Trojans or enabling responses to phishing scams.
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Payload Actions of Malware
- Corruption of system files or data, leading to potential data loss or system failure.
- Theft of service, turning infected systems into zombie agents within a botnet, which can be used for coordinated attacks.
- Theft of sensitive information, often through keylogging, which captures keystrokes to access private data like passwords.
- Stealthing techniques conceal the malware's presence on the system, making detection and removal more difficult.
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Description
This quiz covers essential information about various types of malicious software including viruses, worms, and Trojans. It explores propagation mechanisms, social engineering attacks, and the actions malware takes upon infecting a system. Understanding these concepts is crucial for cybersecurity awareness.
