[AP CSP] Malware & Phishing Scams

Which malware(s) type requires a hosted program?

• worm

• virus

• backdoor

• trojan horse

• logic bomb

Which malware(s) is considered an independent program?

• worm

• botnet

• backdoor

• trojan horse

• logic bomb

Which malware type requires a condition to be met, before it executes it's malicious code?

• worm

• botnet

• backdoor

• trojan horse

• logic bomb

Which malware type looks like a ligitimate software, but actually contains malicious code in it?

• worm

• virus

• backdoor

• trojan horse

• logic bomb

Which malware type is capable of performing Distributed Denial of Service (DDos) attacks?

• worm

• botnet

• backdoor

• trojan horse

• logic bomb

Which malware type is capable of spread to other software in the system?

• worm

• botnet

• virus

• trojan horse

• logic bomb

A fraudulent website requires you to input your username, password, or credit card information, with the intent to steal that information. This is known as...

• DDoS

• phishing

• ransomware

• trojan horse

• worm

When a digital attacker uses multiple computers to overload web traffic on a server, this is known as ...

• distributed denial of service

• phishing

• service overload

• adware attack

Which malware type allows users to gain access to programs using alternative credentials?

• worm

• virus

• backdoor

• trojan horse

• logic bomb

Which are possible ways that malware can be acquired?

• opening an email attachment/link from a unknown sender or spam

• downloading a game from a pirating website

• click on an online ad

• updating your software

• filesharing