Study Guide: Unit 3A - Malware

Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

• They can self-replicate

• They rely on authorized programs to spread

• They encrypt information on systems

• They record user keystrokes

What is the primary characteristic of trojan malware?

• It self-replicates

• It encrypts information on systems

• It utilizes authorized programs to subvert system defenses

• It records user keystrokes

What distinguishes worms from viruses?

• They attach themselves to system processes

• They rely on authorized programs to spread

• They can self-replicate without relying on programs

• They encrypt information on systems

What is the primary function of spyware?

• To self-replicate and spread across systems

• To encrypt information on systems

• To listen to user activity without permission

• To gain administrative credentials on a system

What is the purpose of a keylogger?

• To listen to user activity without permission

• To gain administrative credentials on a system

• To self-replicate and spread across systems

• To record user's keystrokes to glean information

What is the defining characteristic of bots in the context of malware?

• They autonomously act on actions typically sent from a Command and Control server

• They hold victim's information for ransom

• They utilize CPU cycles to generate encryption keys

• They spread autonomously without relying on programs

What is the primary function of a rootkit?

• To listen to user activity without permission

• To self-replicate and spread across systems

• To gain administrative credentials on a system

• To encrypt information on systems

What is ransomware?

• A type of software that speeds up your computer's performance.

• Malicious software that encrypts and locks a victim's data and demands a ransom.

• Software used to protect against viruses and malware.

• A type of file compression software.

Which term describes a version of ransomware that encrypts files but demands payment in cryptocurrency?

• Locker-ransomware.

• Scareware.

• Cryptomalware.

• Doxware.

How do attackers typically request payment when excuting crypto-malware attacks?

• Bank transfer.

• Credit card payment.

• Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin).

• Cash in hand.