Com100-Module4-Amparo

What is malware?

• A type of fishing equipment
• Software designed to harm or infiltrate computer systems
• A type of tropical disease
• An underwater research facility

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Trojan horse
• Spyware
• Firewall
• Ransomware

What is phishing?

• A type of fishing technique using a net
• A method of obtaining sensitive information by impersonating a trustworthy entity
• A type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
• A type of computer virus

What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?

• To infect the victim's computer with malware
• To steal personal or sensitive information
• To display annoying pop-up ads
• To improve cybersecurity awareness

Which of the following is a common red flag indicating a phishing email?

• The email is addressed to the recipient's correct name
• The email contains a link that directs to a legitimate website
• The email requests sensitive information such as passwords or account numbers
• The email is sent from a known and trusted sender

What is adware?

• Software designed to protect against phishing attacks
• Malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
• Advertising-supported software that displays unwanted advertisements
• A type of firewall used to block incoming advertisements

Which of the following is a preventative measure against malware and phishing attacks?

• Sharing passwords with colleagues
• Clicking on links in unsolicited emails
• Keeping software and antivirus programs updated
• Providing personal information to unknown callers

What is a common method for malware to enter a computer system?

• Physical break-ins
• Sending a fax
• Through email attachments or malicious links
• Plugging in a USB device

What is a characteristic of a computer virus?

• It always requires human interaction to spread.
• It is primarily spread through physical contact with infected devices.
• It can replicate itself and attach to other programs or files.
• It only affects hardware components of a computer system.

What characterizes a Trojan horse malware?

• It spreads rapidly through networks and self-replicates.
• It encrypts files on the infected system and demands payment for decryption.
• It disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into downloading and executing it.
• It monitors and records keystrokes to steal sensitive information such as passwords and credit card numbers.