Phishing, Cookies and Adware Quiz

Which of the following is the term for malicious software intended to gain

information or knowledge about a user without their awareness?

• Cyber destruction

• Wrongful application

• Darkware

• Malware

Phishing is accurately described by which of the following?

• Method of stealing personal information by saving information through

  a browser

• Method of stealing personal information by sending e-mails

  appearing to be from a legitimate party

• Method of displaying unwanted advertising through specialized

  software

• Method of redirecting a user to a specified site through tempting

  offers for free products and services

Which of the following can be used to store login information?

• Adware

• Darkware

• Phishing

• Cookies

You are surfing the Internet and an advertisement for a new movie appears randomly on your screen. This is an example of which of the following?

• Phishing

• Darkware

• Pop-up

• Cookie

Which of the following is true of adware?

• It usually contains cookies

• It is illegal

• It is usually obtained involuntarily

• It is a method of stealing personal information