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Questions and Answers
What type of malware demands payment in exchange for restoring access to a computer or data?
What type of malware demands payment in exchange for restoring access to a computer or data?
- Virus
- Worm
- Ransomware (correct)
- Trojan horse
Which type of malware replicates itself in the active memory of a computer?
Which type of malware replicates itself in the active memory of a computer?
- Worm (correct)
- Trojan horse
- Ransomware
- Virus
What term is used to describe a program that contains malicious code inside a seemingly harmless program?
What term is used to describe a program that contains malicious code inside a seemingly harmless program?
- Trojan horse (correct)
- Virus
- Worm
- Ransomware
Which type of malware is disguised as something else, causing a computer to behave in an unexpected and usually undesirable manner?
Which type of malware is disguised as something else, causing a computer to behave in an unexpected and usually undesirable manner?
What type of malware does not replicate itself, but rather causes a computer to behave in an unexpected and usually undesirable manner?
What type of malware does not replicate itself, but rather causes a computer to behave in an unexpected and usually undesirable manner?
What does the federal law address related to computers?
What does the federal law address related to computers?
What is the main focus of the CIA security triad?
What is the main focus of the CIA security triad?
What does confidentiality ensure in the CIA security triad?
What does confidentiality ensure in the CIA security triad?
What does integrity ensure in the CIA security triad?
What does integrity ensure in the CIA security triad?
What aspect of the CIA security triad ensures data can be accessed when needed?
What aspect of the CIA security triad ensures data can be accessed when needed?
Study Notes
Types of Exploits
- Ransomware: Malware that restricts access to computer or data until demands are met, often involving payment of a ransom
- Virus: A piece of code disguised as a legitimate program, causing a computer to behave unexpectedly and undesirably
- Worm: A harmful program that resides in active memory, duplicating itself to spread harm
- Trojan horse: A program that conceals malicious code within a seemingly harmless program
Federal Laws for Prosecuting Computer Attacks
- Addresses fraud and related activities associated with computers
- Covers false claims regarding unauthorized use of credit cards
- Focuses on unlawful access to stored communications to obtain, alter, or prevent authorized access to a wire or electronic communication while it is in electronic storage
CIA Security Triad
- Refers to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data
- Confidentiality: ensures only authorized individuals can access sensitive data
- Integrity: ensures data can only be changed by authorized users
- Availability: ensures data can be accessed when and where needed
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Description
Learn about the different types of cyber threats, including ransomware, viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Understand how they work and how to protect yourself from these malicious programs.
