Level 5 - Malware Quiz

Which malware type uses legitimate programs to infect a computer, operating in memory, and doesn't rely on files?

• A) Trojan horse
• B) Worm
• C) Fileless virus
• D) Rootkit

Which malware type can self-replicate and spread across computer networks without any user assistance?

• A) Worm
• B) Fileless virus
• C) Trojan horse
• D) Rootkit

A malicious program that disguises itself as legitimate or desirable software and often contains spying functions is known as a:

• A) Rootkit
• B) Trojan horse
• C) Fileless virus
• D) Worm

What type of malware allows remote software updates and control by a command and control center called a zombie master?

• A) Trojan horse
• B) Fileless virus
• C) Zombie
• D) Botnet

A group of zombie computers commanded from a central control infrastructure is known as a:

• A) Zombie
• B) Trojan horse
• C) Botnet
• D) Rootkit

A set of programs that allows attackers to maintain permanent administrator-level, hidden access to a computer is known as a:

• A) Fileless virus
• B) Botnet
• C) Zombie
• D) Rootkit

This software is designed to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer and is installed without the user's consent or knowledge:

• A) Fileless virus
• B) Spyware
• C) Worm
• D) Trojan horse

This type of malware denies access to a computer system until the user pays a ransom:

• A) Ransomware
• B) Trojan horse
• C) Fileless virus
• D) Worm

Crimeware is designed to perpetrate identity theft and to allow access to online accounts at financial services. Which of the following is NOT a function of crimeware?

• A) Use keystroke loggers to capture keystrokes
• B) Redirect users to fake sites
• C) Conduct transactions in the background after logon
• D) Encrypt files until a ransom is paid

What malware prevention measure involves seeing all parts of a file name to detect potential harmful extensions like .TXT.EXE?

• A) Show full file extensions on all files
• B) Install antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-rootkit, and personal firewall software
• C) Use a pop-up blocker to prevent adware
• D) Perform regular scheduled scans to look for malware