Malware

1. What does the term "malware" stand for?

• 1. A. Malicious Robot

• B. Malicious Software

• 1. C. Managing Resources

• 1. D. Memory Allocation

1. Which type of malware encrypts files and demands a ransom for decryption?

• 1. Trojan

• 1. Ransomware

• 1. Worm

• 1. Spyware

1. What is the primary purpose of a DDoS attack conducted by a botnet?

• 1. Data theft

• 1. Cryptocurrency mining

• 1. Service disruption

• 1. Unauthorized access

1. Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software but contains malicious functions?

• 1. Trojan

• 1. Virus

• 1. Worm

• 1. Adware

1. What is the primary function of spyware?

• 1. File encryption

• 1. Displaying advertisements

• 1. Service disruption

• 1. Data theft

1. What is a botnet?

• 1. A secure network for online transactions

• 1. A type of antivirus software

• 1. A network of compromised computers controlled by a central server

• 1. A programming language for malware

1. Which type of malware can spread independently across networks without a host program?

• 1. Worm

• 1. Virus

• 1. Ransomware

• 1. Adware

1. What does a Trojan horse do?

• 1. Encrypts files

• 1. Spreads independently across networks

• 1. Conducts DDoS attacks

• 1. Disguises itself as legitimate software

1. What is the potential impact of a DDoS attack on a target?

• 1. Cryptocurrency mining

• 1. Service disruption

• 1. Unauthorized access

• 1. Data theft

What are the potential consequences of 50,258 automated accounts (non-human users) posting election-based content?