BTEC DIT - C3 - Rootkits, Ransomware & Spyware

What is a rootkit often comprised of?

• Only spyware components

• A collection of malware including trojans or viruses

• Hardware manipulation tools only

• A single type of malware

What is the main purpose of a rootkit?

• To encrypt files for ransom

• To create a backdoor for attackers

• To display advertisements

• To steal passwords directly

At what level do rootkits typically operate?

• Application level

• User interface level

• Operating system or hardware driver level

• Network level

What makes ransomware particularly threatening?

• It deletes files permanently

• It encrypts files, blocking access until a ransom is paid

• It steals personal information directly

• It creates a backdoor for further attacks

What was a notable ransomware attack mentioned?

• The attack on the NHS in England, 2017

• The social media hack in 2016

• A major bank's data breach in 2015

• The global email phishing scam in 2018

What is spyware primarily used for?

• To encrypt user files

• To display unwanted advertisements

• To collect information without the user's knowledge

• To create a backdoor for attackers

What is a keylogger?

• A tool to lock out users from their accounts

• A malware that encrypts files for ransom

• A type of spyware that records keystrokes

• A software to detect keystrokes for accessibility purposes

Why did Mark Zuckerberg cover his laptop's webcam and microphone?

• To prevent physical damage

• To improve privacy and block potential spyware

• To signal a new trend in laptop design

• For aesthetic reasons

What is the usual demand of ransomware attackers?

• Personal information

• Physical goods

• Direct bank transfers

• Cryptocurrency payments

Why are rootkits hard to detect and remove?

• Because they are usually very small in size

• Because they operate at the application level

• Because they operate at the operating system or hardware driver level

• Because they self-destruct after execution