Introduction to Malware

What is the primary way a biological virus replicates?

• By exposure to sunlight

• By consuming the host's resources

• By physical division

• By injecting its DNA or RNA into a host cell

How do computer viruses typically spread?

• Through network connections

• By physical contact

• By optical means

• Through sound waves

What is a common effect of a computer virus payload?

• Increasing internet speed

• Cleaning the computer screen

• Enhancing system performance

• Displaying a joke or corrupting data

What differentiates a virus from other types of malware like worms?

• Viruses are beneficial to the host

• Viruses do not need a host

• Viruses are larger in size

• Viruses need a host program to spread

What is NOT a characteristic of a computer virus?

• Spreading over a network

• Fusing with other programs or files

• Replicating under certain conditions

• Being a fully executable program

Which of the following is a standalone malware program?

• Ransomware

• Traditional virus

• Biological virus

• None of the above

What was the method of spread for the 'I love you' attack?

• Emailing itself to contacts

• Inserting into other programs

• Physical media like USB drives

• Manual installation by the user

What modern method do viruses use to spread compared to the past?

• Over the internet

• Through corrupted floppy disks

• Through radio waves

• Via printed documents

What is a critical tool for protecting against viruses?

• Anti-virus software

• A firewall

• High-speed internet

• An ergonomic keyboard

What can be a payload effect of a computer virus?

• Speeding up the processor

• Enhancing user interface

• Improving graphics quality

• Triggering DDoS attacks