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What is one common way a malware can infect a computer?
What is one common way a malware can infect a computer?
- Working as a large group of devices
- Encrypting or deleting information from the computer
- Correlating keystrokes to gather private information (correct)
- Displaying advertising popups
How do malware authors typically find vulnerabilities in systems?
How do malware authors typically find vulnerabilities in systems?
- Using advertising and popups
- By encrypting or deleting information
- Spending time to find weaknesses in applications or operating systems (correct)
- Working in a large group of devices
What is one potential result of malware infecting a computer?
What is one potential result of malware infecting a computer?
- Displaying advertising popups
- Capturing keystrokes for private information
- Encrypting or deleting information from the computer (correct)
- Working as a large group of devices
What is a common way malware behaves once it is on a computer?
What is a common way malware behaves once it is on a computer?
How does malware typically spread once it is on a computer?
How does malware typically spread once it is on a computer?
What is one reason malware authors create backdoors in infected systems?
What is one reason malware authors create backdoors in infected systems?
What may cause your CPU utilization to suddenly increase significantly?
What may cause your CPU utilization to suddenly increase significantly?
How can you access the Windows Recovery Environment to remove malware?
How can you access the Windows Recovery Environment to remove malware?
What does the Windows Recovery Environment provide access to?
What does the Windows Recovery Environment provide access to?
Which software can help prevent malware execution on your system in real-time?
Which software can help prevent malware execution on your system in real-time?
How can you start the Windows Recovery Environment in Windows 10?
How can you start the Windows Recovery Environment in Windows 10?
What should you do to detect and stop malware before execution on your system?
What should you do to detect and stop malware before execution on your system?
Why is it important to run a real-time version of anti-malware software?
Why is it important to run a real-time version of anti-malware software?
Which key should you hold down when selecting restart to access advanced startup options in Windows 11?
Which key should you hold down when selecting restart to access advanced startup options in Windows 11?
Where can you find the option to reset this PC in Windows advanced options?
Where can you find the option to reset this PC in Windows advanced options?
What should you do to start Windows Recovery Environment from inside Windows itself?
What should you do to start Windows Recovery Environment from inside Windows itself?
What is the main reason for ensuring your system is always updated with the latest security patches?
What is the main reason for ensuring your system is always updated with the latest security patches?
What does a Trojan Horse malware do on a system?
What does a Trojan Horse malware do on a system?
How does a rootkit differ from other types of malware?
How does a rootkit differ from other types of malware?
What action could lead to installing malware on your system according to the text?
What action could lead to installing malware on your system according to the text?
Why was a Trojan Horse malware named after the Trojan Horse from Greek mythology?
Why was a Trojan Horse malware named after the Trojan Horse from Greek mythology?
How can a rootkit hide itself from antivirus software?
How can a rootkit hide itself from antivirus software?
What is one way to protect against Trojan Horse malware?
What is one way to protect against Trojan Horse malware?
Why is it important to keep operating systems up to date with security patches?
Why is it important to keep operating systems up to date with security patches?
What is one characteristic of rootkits that makes them particularly difficult to detect?
What is one characteristic of rootkits that makes them particularly difficult to detect?
How can a Trojan Horse malware trick users into executing it?
How can a Trojan Horse malware trick users into executing it?
What makes keyloggers a particularly nasty form of spyware?
What makes keyloggers a particularly nasty form of spyware?
How do keyloggers bypass encryption used on networks?
How do keyloggers bypass encryption used on networks?
What is a common goal of ransomware attackers?
What is a common goal of ransomware attackers?
How can a user effectively eliminate ransomware from their system without paying the attackers?
How can a user effectively eliminate ransomware from their system without paying the attackers?
What distinguishes ransomware from keyloggers in terms of impact on personal data?
What distinguishes ransomware from keyloggers in terms of impact on personal data?
What action does the text suggest if an individual falls victim to ransomware?
What action does the text suggest if an individual falls victim to ransomware?
Why is it challenging for an attacker to mine certain types of cryptocurrency?
Why is it challenging for an attacker to mine certain types of cryptocurrency?
What is the primary reason ransomware attackers prefer to receive payment through cryptocurrency?
What is the primary reason ransomware attackers prefer to receive payment through cryptocurrency?
What distinguishes Dark Comet from other remote access Trojans mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes Dark Comet from other remote access Trojans mentioned in the text?
What method does ransomware typically use to provide decryption keys to victims?
What method does ransomware typically use to provide decryption keys to victims?
What is a recommended way to prevent malware from communicating outbound from your system?
What is a recommended way to prevent malware from communicating outbound from your system?
How does Microsoft’s Defender Firewall operate?
How does Microsoft’s Defender Firewall operate?
What is the purpose of sending out phishing emails created by the company to users?
What is the purpose of sending out phishing emails created by the company to users?
Why is restoring a known good backup important when removing malware from a system?
Why is restoring a known good backup important when removing malware from a system?
What is the purpose of re-imaging a computer with a known safe version of the operating system?
What is the purpose of re-imaging a computer with a known safe version of the operating system?
How can posters and signs help improve security awareness in the workplace?
How can posters and signs help improve security awareness in the workplace?
What is the ultimate way to guarantee removal of malware from a system?
What is the ultimate way to guarantee removal of malware from a system?
How does a software firewall contribute to network security?
How does a software firewall contribute to network security?
Why do organizations create operating system images?
Why do organizations create operating system images?
How can providing messages during login or updates enhance security awareness?
How can providing messages during login or updates enhance security awareness?
What is a common reason why rootkits are not as prevalent on systems today?
What is a common reason why rootkits are not as prevalent on systems today?
How does secure boot functionality in UEFI BIOS help protect against malware?
How does secure boot functionality in UEFI BIOS help protect against malware?
What distinguishes a virus from other forms of malware?
What distinguishes a virus from other forms of malware?
How does a boot sector virus differ from a typical virus?
How does a boot sector virus differ from a typical virus?
What kind of malicious code is capable of evading antivirus detection by loading from the boot sector?
What kind of malicious code is capable of evading antivirus detection by loading from the boot sector?
How might spyware typically get installed on a computer?
How might spyware typically get installed on a computer?
What actions can spyware perform once it infects a system?
What actions can spyware perform once it infects a system?
In what circumstances might a user unknowingly install spyware on their computer?
In what circumstances might a user unknowingly install spyware on their computer?
Study Notes
- Malware is a type of software that can cause harm to computers and computer systems.
- There are various types of malware, including those that capture private information, coordinate with other devices, and display pop-ups.
- Malware authors exploit vulnerabilities in applications and operating systems to install malware on computers.
- Once malware is installed, it may download even more malware and create backdoors for remote access.
- To protect against malware, it is recommended to keep the operating system updated with security patches, run antivirus and anti-malware software, and ensure all applications are up to date.
- A Trojan Horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program but contains hidden malware.
- If a Trojan Horse application is executed, it can download more malware or perform malicious functions in the operating system.
- Antivirus software can help prevent Trojan Horses from executing but may not be able to detect all instances of this type of malware.
- Rootkits are malware that embed themselves deeply into the operating system and can hide from antivirus software, making them difficult to detect.
- Rootkits can give the attacker complete access to the system and allow them to hide their presence.
- Secure boot is a security control in modern computer BIOS that checks the operating system files and core kernel to ensure there are no malware or rootkits installed.
- A computer virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself from computer to computer and needs human intervention to spread.
- Boot sector viruses are viruses that infect the boot sector of a hard drive and run before the operating system loads, making them difficult to detect and remove.
- Spyware is a type of malware that steals personal information and can be installed as a Trojan Horse.
- Keyloggers are a type of spyware that record every key press and can take screenshots and monitor browsing habits.
- Spyware can steal sensitive information like usernames and passwords and send it to the attacker, bypassing any encryption the user may have in place.
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Learn about how keyloggers work and the dangers they pose in terms of stealing sensitive information. Discover how spyware can capture everything you type on your keyboard and monitor your screen activity, putting your data at risk.
