Y8_T4_L4_use of the bots

Which of the following two are types of malware?

• Trojan

• Worm

• Firewall

• Anti-virus

What is the definition of a computer virus?

• Malicious software that self-replicates

• Malicious software that disguises itself as something else

• Malicious software that uses network bandwidth to deliberately disrupt the speed of the network

• Malicious software that monitors every keystroke the user makes

Which of the following statements best describes a "worm"?

• Self replicates and encrypts files to make them inaccessible

• Self replicates, does not attach to files, but is designed to take up system resources to slow down the network or computer

• Attaches to files and is designed to take up system resources to slow down the network or computer. Does not self replicate.

• Malicious software that monitors every keystroke the user makes

The Wannacry virus was an example of which type of attack?

• Spyware

• DDoS

• Brute force

• Ransomware

Which one of the following wouldn't an internet bot perform?

• DDoS attack

• Finding new websites for search engines to index

• Brute force

• Shouldering

Which of the following is a common characteristic of phishing attacks?

• Encrypting files to make them inaccessible

• Disguising as a trustworthy entity to steal sensitive information

• Using network bandwidth to slow down the network

• Monitoring every keystroke the user makes

What type of malware is designed to spread from one computer to another without human interaction?

• Trojan

• Adware

• Worm

• Spyware

Which of the following best describes a Trojan horse?

• Malicious software that self-replicates

• Malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate software

• Malicious software that uses network bandwidth to disrupt the network

• Malicious software that monitors every keystroke the user makes