Understanding Malicious Software and Threats Quiz
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What is the main characteristic of a rootkit?

  • It captures keystrokes and user activities
  • It modifies programs to include a copy of the virus for covert execution
  • It allows unauthorized access to system functionality
  • It is a sophisticated tool used to gain root-level access (correct)
  • What differentiates a virus from a worm?

  • Viruses attach themselves to host programs, while worms allow unauthorized access to system functionality
  • Viruses are self-contained programs, while worms contain additional functionality
  • Viruses capture keystrokes, while worms modify programs covertly
  • Viruses are specific to operating systems and hardware, while worms propagate themselves to other computers (correct)
  • What is the definition of a logic bomb?

  • A program that contains additional functionality beyond its advertised purpose
  • A program that 'explodes' when a specific condition is met (correct)
  • A program that attaches itself to a host program and replicates to other computers
  • A program that captures keystrokes and sends them to a remote attacker
  • What is the primary characteristic of crimeware?

    <p>It includes propagation and payload mechanisms for building malware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates an APT (advanced persistent threat) from other threats?

    <p>It is sophisticated, persistent, and targets selected victims over an extended period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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