Malware

What is the primary purpose of a Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS)

• Encrypt wireless network traffic

• Detect unauthorized access and attacks

• Optimize network performance

• Manage IP addresses

Which type of attack embeds malicious payload inside a reputable or trusted software?

• Trojans

• Phishing

• Rootkits

• DDOS

Which type of attack has the PRIMARY objective controlling the system from outside?

• Trojans

• DDOS

• Rootkits

• Backdoors

Which type of attack attempts to trick the user into revealing personal information by sending a fraudulent message?

• DDOS

• Trojan

• Phishing

• Side channel

Which type of attack has the PRIMARY objective of encrypting devices and their data, and then demanding a ransom payment for the decryption key?

• Rootkits

• Ransomware

• Phishing

• Cross-Site Scripting

What is the consequence of a Denial Of Service attack?

• Remote control of a device

• Increase in the availability of resources

• Exhaustion of device resources

• Malware Infection

Which of these is NOT a type of malware?

• Rootkits

• Trojans

• Spoofing

• Worm

•A ******* is a type of malware

•It is a standalone program that does need to attach itself to an existing program in order to spread

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

• WAN

• Worm

Which cannot self replicate?

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

• Worm

Spyware is software that gathers information about a person or organisation without their knowledge?

• True

• False