5 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a rootkit?
It is a sophisticated tool used to gain root-level access
What differentiates a virus from a worm?
Viruses are specific to operating systems and hardware, while worms propagate themselves to other computers
What is the definition of a logic bomb?
A program that 'explodes' when a specific condition is met
What is the primary characteristic of crimeware?
It includes propagation and payload mechanisms for building malware
What differentiates an APT (advanced persistent threat) from other threats?
It is sophisticated, persistent, and targets selected victims over an extended period of time
Test your knowledge of malicious software and security threats with this quiz. Learn about types of malicious software, virus, worm, bot, and rootkit, as well as countermeasures to mitigate these threats.
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