Cybersecurity Chapter 3

What does a rootkit modify?

• Empty the browser cache.

• Delete unused software.

• Operating system.

• Keep software up to date.

What is a vulnerability that allows criminals to inject scripts into web pages viewed by users?

• SQL injection

• Cross-site scripting

• buffer overflow

• XML injection

What are two ways to protect a computer from malware? (Choose two.)

• Delete unused software.

• Use antivirus software.

• Empty the browser cache.

• Defragment the hard disk.

• Keep software up to date.

What are two of the tactics used by a social engineer to obtain personal information from an unsuspecting target? (Choose two.)

• integrity

• Impersonation

• urgency

• compassion

• honesty

An attacker is sitting in front of a store and wirelessly copies emails and contact lists from nearby unsuspecting user devices. What type

this?

• bluesnarfing

• RF jamming

• bluejacking

• smishing

What is the term used to describe an email that is targeting a specific person employed at a financial institution?

• spear phishing

• vishing

• spyware

• target phishing

What is the name for the type of software that generates revenue by generating annoying pop-ups?

• trackers

• spyware

• adware

• pop-ups

What occurs on a computer when data goes beyond the limits of a buffer?

• an SQL injection

• a system exception

• cross-site scripting

• a buffer overflow

A criminal is using software to obtain information about the computer of a user. What is the name of this type of software?

• adware

• virus

• spyware

• phishing