Foundations & Threats (C1)

Combining different forms of authentication to authenticate a user is called multi-factor authentication.

• True

• False

Biometrics is an authentication method using measurement and analysis of a biological feature.

• True

• False

Name for a secret or unknown access point of entry into a system.

• Payload

• Backdoor

• Secure Cookie

• Zero Day Vulnerability

Name for the actions of malicious code.

• Payload

• Backdoor

• Secure Cookie

• Zero Day Vulnerability

A flaw that exists in software when it is released and remains hidden until exploited by hackers.

• Cookie

• Zero Day Vulnerability

• Keylogger

• Trojan Horse

A technology that tracks a user’s keystrokes on the keyboard.

• Cookie

• Zero Day Vulnerability

• Keylogger

• Trojan Horse

Name for a type a virus that changes its characteristics to avoid detection.

• Changling Worm

• Trojan Horse

• Logic Bomb

• Polymorphic Virus

• Form of malware that allows the hacker to use an embedded backdoor to gain administrative control of the victim’s computer

• Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

• Worm

• Time Bomb

• Macro Virusrararrar

• Program that blocks access
  to files or block use of the device until a
  ransom is paid.

• Ransomware

• Worm

• Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

• Spyware

Which statement best describes Cyberspace?

• Cyberspace is a network of networks.

• Cyberspace refers to the international boundaries of the Internet.

• Cyberspace encompasses the information environment.

• Cyberspace is controlled by NASA.