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What is the main characteristic of a File Virus according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of a File Virus according to the text?
- It leaves the host system intact after infection.
- It infects the boot sector of the system.
- It changes the start of a program and control jumps to its code. (correct)
- It is triggered by opening an infected email attachment.
How do Boot Sector Viruses differ from Macro Viruses based on the text?
How do Boot Sector Viruses differ from Macro Viruses based on the text?
- Boot Sector Viruses infect file systems while Macro Viruses infect bootable media.
- Boot Sector Viruses are written in a high-level language.
- Macro Viruses are triggered when a macro-capable program is run. (correct)
- Macro Viruses infect the boot sector of the system.
What distinguishes a Browser Hijacker from a File Virus and a Macro Virus?
What distinguishes a Browser Hijacker from a File Virus and a Macro Virus?
- Browser Hijackers leave the host system intact.
- Browser Hijackers target the user’s browser settings. (correct)
- Browser Hijackers are triggered by executing macros.
- Browser Hijackers infect bootable media.
In what way are Worms different from most viruses according to the text?
In what way are Worms different from most viruses according to the text?
Which type of virus is known as a Parasitic virus?
Which type of virus is known as a Parasitic virus?
What sets Macro Viruses apart from other viruses in terms of coding language?
What sets Macro Viruses apart from other viruses in terms of coding language?
Which type of worm hides as media files to spread malware?
Which type of worm hides as media files to spread malware?
What is the main objective of worms according to the text?
What is the main objective of worms according to the text?
Which type of worm uses social engineering and phishing approaches to spread?
Which type of worm uses social engineering and phishing approaches to spread?
In ransomware attacks, what do Cryptoworms do?
In ransomware attacks, what do Cryptoworms do?
What is described as the misuse of system services and network connections to cause user problems?
What is described as the misuse of system services and network connections to cause user problems?
Which well-known computer worm comprises two parts: one that spreads malware via USB devices and one that targets specific systems?
Which well-known computer worm comprises two parts: one that spreads malware via USB devices and one that targets specific systems?
What is the main characteristic of SQL Injection?
What is the main characteristic of SQL Injection?
Which type of attack involves an attacker providing programming code to the server side of a scripting engine?
Which type of attack involves an attacker providing programming code to the server side of a scripting engine?
What is the primary aim of Shell Injection attacks?
What is the primary aim of Shell Injection attacks?
In which attack does arbitrary code replace the standard input, resulting in the former being executed by the application?
In which attack does arbitrary code replace the standard input, resulting in the former being executed by the application?
What is a characteristic of Viruses and Worms mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of Viruses and Worms mentioned in the text?
How is a virus typically introduced into a computer system?
How is a virus typically introduced into a computer system?
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