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Trojans disguise themselves as harmful software to trick users into executing them.
Trojans disguise themselves as harmful software to trick users into executing them.
False (B)
Ransomware demands payment in cryptocurrency for decryption keys or system access.
Ransomware demands payment in cryptocurrency for decryption keys or system access.
True (A)
Antivirus software only scans system memory for known malware signatures.
Antivirus software only scans system memory for known malware signatures.
False (B)
Intrusion Detection Systems analyze network traffic to detect signs of anomalous behavior.
Intrusion Detection Systems analyze network traffic to detect signs of anomalous behavior.
Firewalls control incoming network traffic based on predefined security rules only.
Firewalls control incoming network traffic based on predefined security rules only.
Firewalls inspect network packets for signs of malicious activity and always allow suspicious connections.
Firewalls inspect network packets for signs of malicious activity and always allow suspicious connections.
User education and awareness are not important in preventing malware attacks.
User education and awareness are not important in preventing malware attacks.
Unauthorized access occurs when viruses grant attackers authorized entry into infected systems.
Unauthorized access occurs when viruses grant attackers authorized entry into infected systems.
Privacy violations happen when viruses collect sensitive information with the user's consent.
Privacy violations happen when viruses collect sensitive information with the user's consent.
Educating users about cybersecurity risks helps reduce the likelihood of successful malware attacks.
Educating users about cybersecurity risks helps reduce the likelihood of successful malware attacks.
