Malware Quiz

Rootkits were created as ...

• tools for super-user privileges
• malware
• updates
• versions of Unix

The activity of rootkits is ... for users.

• detectable
• visible
• invisible
• apparent

To put a rootkit on a computer ... has to load it.

• an operating system
• a driver
• other malware 
• GUI

What is Malware?

• Software that protects your computer from viruses

• Software that protects your computer from spyware and adware infections

• Software that updates your computers operating system

• Software that may harm your computer

The _____ type of malware is code attached to another file. The malicious code automatically makes copies of itself and drops its payload when the host file is opened.

• Virus

• Worm

• Keystroke logger

• Toolbar

Which of the following may result in a malware infection?

• Opening an email attachment

• Downloading a file from a website

• Clicking on an infected link

• All of the above

Which of the following may result in a malware infection?

• Opening an email attachment

• Downloading a file from a website

• Clicking on an infected link

• All of the above

The _____ type of malware collects personal information and sends it to a third party.

• Worm

• Toolbar

• Homepage hijacker

• Spyware

  
  

What is a virus?

• Software that attaches itself to another file and when the file is opened it runs and causes damage.

• Software that runs independently doing damage to your computer

• Software that masquerades as something it isn’t in an effort to trick the user

• Software that sends information about you to someone else

Which general term refers to all kinds of harmful software, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware?

• Source code

• Malware

• Bug

• Spam