Malware Types

Operates under a command and control infrastructure where the zombie master (also known as the bot herder) can send remote commands to order the bots to perform actions. Is part of which malware?

• Botnet

• Spyware

• Crimeware

• Cryptomalware

A [....] is a malware infected computer that allows remote software updates and control by a command and control center called a zombie master.

• Trojan horse

• Zombie

• botnnet

• Spyware

Cryptomalware

• is ransomware that encrypts files until a ransom is paid

• is a scam to fool users into thinking they have some form of malware on their system. T

• is a set of programs that allows attackers to maintain permanent administrator-level, hidden access to a computer.

• refers to a group of zombie computers that are commanded from a central control infrastructure.

A rootkit is...

• Is almost invisible software.

• Resides below regular antivirus software detection.

• Requires administrator privileges to install and maintains those privileges to allow subsequent access.

• All the above

[....] is a self-replicating program.

• Worm

• Fileless virus

Trojan horse is...

• Relies on user decisions and actions to spread.

• Does not need to be attached to a host file.

• All the above

• Often contains spying functions, such as a packet sniffer, or backdoor functions

  that allow a computer to be remotely controlled from the network.

Fileless virus

• uses legitimate programs to infect a computer. Because it doesn’t rely on files,

  it leaves no footprint, making it undetectable by most antivirus, whitelisting, and other

  traditional endpoint security solutions.

• is software that is installed without the user's consent or knowledge. It is designed

  to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer.

• is software that contains adware, installs toolbars, or has other unclear objectives

• none

(PUP) stands for...

• Potentially unwanted program

• Pop Unwanted program

• program unwanted pause

• pause unwanted pause

Ransomware

• denies access to a computer system until the user pays a ransom.

• is designed to perpetrate identity theft to allow access to online accounts at financial services, such as banks and online retailers.

• is a scam to fool users into thinking they have some form of malware on their system.

• e is a malware infected computer that allows remote software updates and control by a command and control center called a zombie master

Logic bomb

• is designed to execute only under predefined conditions. It lies dormant until the predefined condition is met.

• is software that is installed without the user's consent or knowledge.