Types of Malware and Cybersecurity Threats
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What is the term for malicious code that captures information like web browsing habits and usernames?

  • Ransomware
  • Spyware (correct)
  • Trojan
  • Worm

What is the term for a person who creates and uses malware to gain unauthorized access to information?

  • Hacker (correct)
  • Developer
  • Perpetrator
  • Organization

What type of security protects physical objects or areas from unauthorized access and misuse?

  • Network security
  • Information security
  • Operations security
  • Physical security (correct)

How do malware that infect computers through files often spread?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a part of multiple layers of security that protects the details of a particular operation or series of activities?

<p>Operations security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of information security?

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What type of malware is designed to record every keystroke made on a computer?

<p>Keyloggers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of information security?

<p>To protect confidentiality of information assets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the protection of information assets from unauthorized access or disclosure?

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What is the term for the process of identifying, estimating, and prioritizing risks to organizational operations?

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What type of malware is typically spread through email attachments?

<p>Malware through spam emails (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the unauthorized access or use of information assets?

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Study Notes

Types of Malware

  • Malware consists of segments of code that perform malicious actions
  • Types of malware include: Virus, Worm, Spyware, Trojan, Ransomware, and Bot

Security Layers

  • Multiple layers of security include: Physical security, Personnel security, Network security, and Information security
  • These layers protect objects, areas, or individuals from unauthorized access and misuse

Information Security

  • Information security is the protection of information assets that use, store, or transmit information
  • It involves the application of policy, education, and technology to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets

Security Risks

  • Risk assessment is the process of identifying, estimating, and prioritizing risks to organizational operations
  • Risk analysis is the determination of the extent to which an organization's information assets are exposed or at risk

Threats and Attacks

  • A threat is a category of objects, persons, or other entities that presents a danger to an asset
  • An attack is an intentional or unintentional act that can cause damage to information and the systems that support it

Preventing Malware

  • Ways to prevent malware infections include:
    • Regularly updating software
    • Avoiding file sharing services and BitTorrent
    • Being cautious with removable media
    • Avoiding spam emails

Key Concepts

  • Confidentiality is the protection of information from disclosure or exposure to unauthorized individuals or systems
  • Availability is the ability of authorized users to access information without interference or obstruction
  • Keyloggers are a type of surveillance software that records every keystroke made to a log file, usually encrypted

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This quiz covers different types of malware, including viruses, worms, and spyware, as well as cybersecurity threats and terms related to hacking and illegal access to information.

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