Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Drive-By Download

What is a drive-by download?

• A download that only occurs on malicious websites

• A download that can only be prevented by ad blockers

• A download that happens automatically when visiting a webpage

• A download that requires user initiation

Where can drive-by downloads occur?

• Only on websites with ad blockers

• On both legitimate and malicious websites

• Only on malicious websites

• Only on legitimate websites

How can a hacker initiate a drive-by download on a trusted website?

• By using ad blockers

• By sending an email to visitors

• By installing code on webpages

• By asking for user permission

Which method can be used to implement drive-by downloads involving JavaScript code?

• Automatically opening a downloadable file

• Inserting code in display ads

• Using a browser plug-in

• Using an iframe

How can damage from drive-by downloads be prevented?

• By not opening unknown files downloaded by the web browser

• By using ad blockers

• By opening all downloaded files

• By disabling browser notifications

What is the role of most browsers when a file has been downloaded?

• Delete the downloaded file

• Automatically open the file

• Block all downloads

• Notify the user about the download

What is the purpose of using an iframe in drive-by downloads?

• To prevent downloads

• To insert code in display ads

• To reference another URL for download initiation

• To automatically open downloaded files

What is the less common method of implementing drive-by downloads?

• Using a browser plug-in

• Inserting code in display ads

• Using an iframe

• Automatically opening a downloadable file

What type of websites may intentionally download malware on users' computers?

• Websites with ad blockers

• Phishing and pharming websites

• Only legitimate websites

• Websites with antivirus software

What do most ad networks now prevent regarding drive-by downloads?

• Using browser plug-ins

• Initiating downloads on users' computers

• Automatically opening downloaded files

• Inserting code in display ads