Cyber Aware Week 2

Which of the following is a type of malicious software designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer system?

• Malware

• Phishing

• Social engineering

• Encryption

What is a distinguishing characteristic of a virus compared to other types of malware?

• It spreads independently through networks

• It encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

• It requires user interaction to spread

• It primarily targets mobile devices

A worm differs from a virus in that it ...

• Encrypts files on the infected system

• Requires human intervention to spread

• Spreads autonomously over networks

• Masquerades as a legitimate software application

Ransomware typically ...

• Encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

• Steals sensitive information and sells it on the black market

• Deletes files and corrupts the operating system

• Sends unsolicited emails containing malicious links or attachments

Which of the following is a form of phishing that targets specific individuals or organizations, often using personalized information?

• Smishing

• Spear phishing

• Ransomware

• Botnet

Social engineering relies on ...

• Exploiting vulnerabilities in software code

• Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information

• Encrypting sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access

• Utilizing automated scripts to spread malware

What term describes the unsolicited sending of large volumes of email, often containing advertisements or malicious content?

• Spam

• Bot

• Encryption

• Phishing

Which technology is commonly used to secure data by converting it into a code that can only be decoded by authorized parties?

• Bot

• Worm

• Encryption

• Ransomware

A cyber attack that floods a network or server with excessive traffic, causing it to become unavailable to its intended users, is known as ...

• Spear phishing

• Smishing

• Spamming

• DDoS attack

Which cybersecurity threat involves the unauthorized interception of sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by capturing data as it travels between two parties?

• Spear phishing

• Encryption

• Man-in-the-middle attack

• Worm