040_An Overview of Malware – CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

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What does the term "malware" refer to?

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A general term for any type of malicious software

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Which of the following is an example of malware? A keylogger that captures and sends keystrokes, A cloud-based file backup service, A web browser extension for bookmarks, A password manager, A word processor

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A keylogger that captures and sends keystrokes

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What is a Trojan Horse in cybersecurity?

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Malware disguised as legitimate software

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What type of malware encrypts your files and demands payment?

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Ransomware

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Which type of malware is used to secretly monitor and capture user activity?

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Spyware

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What is the purpose of a rootkit?

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To provide hidden and persistent access to a system

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How do worms typically spread?

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Across networks by exploiting vulnerabilities

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A logic bomb will activate when:

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Specific conditions are met

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What is the role of software vulnerabilities in malware infections?

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They can be exploited by malware before patches are released

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What is a drive-by download?

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Malware installed without user interaction