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Cyber Security - Threats

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following cyber threats is specifically designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers or networks?

Malware

Botnet

Virus

Worm

Trojan

Answer explanation

A virus is a cyber threat that replicates itself and spreads to other computers or networks.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of cyber threat is a malicious software that is disguised as a legitimate program and can perform unauthorized actions on a computer system?

Malware

Botnet

Virus

Worm

Trojan

Answer explanation

A Trojan is a type of cyber threat that disguises itself as a legitimate program and can perform unauthorized actions on a computer system.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cyber threat is a network of infected computers controlled by a central command and control server?

Malware

Botnet

Virus

Worm

Trojan

Answer explanation

A botnet is a network of infected computers controlled by a central command and control server, making it the correct choice.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of cyber threat is a self-replicating program that can modify other computer programs by inserting its own code?

Malware

Botnet

Virus

Worm

Trojan

Answer explanation

A virus is a self-replicating program that can modify other computer programs by inserting its own code.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cyber threat is a malicious software that can spread by attaching itself to other files or programs?

Malware

Botnet

Virus

Worm

Trojan

Answer explanation

A virus is a malicious software that can spread by attaching itself to other files or programs.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of cyber threat is a program that appears harmless but actually performs malicious actions on a computer system?

Malware

Botnet

Virus

Worm

Trojan

Answer explanation

A Trojan is a program that appears harmless but performs malicious actions on a computer system.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cyber threat is a software that is designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system?

Malware

Botnet

Virus

Worm

Trojan

Answer explanation

Malware is a type of software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. It is a cyber threat that highlights the correct choice.

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