Lesson 4.2 - Malware Basics

What is a virus in the context of cybersecurity?

• A piece of software that inserts copies of itself into applications and data

• A hardware device that prevents unauthorized access

• A type of malware that forces users to view advertising

• A legitimate program that causes damage behind the scenes

What does the term 'propagate' mean in the context of worms?

• To destroy data

• To make an exact copy of itself

• To encrypt files

• To delete system files

What is a trojan in cybersecurity?

• A legitimate program that causes damage behind the scenes

• A type of malware that forces users to view advertising

• A program that can run independently and propagate itself

• A piece of software that inserts copies of itself into applications and data

Which type of malware is NOT self-replicating?

• Worm

• Virus

• Trojan

• Adware

Which of the following is a self-replicating type of malware?

• Adware

• Spyware

• Worm

• Trojan

What is the second stage of a worm attack?

• Probing other machines

• Penetrating the vulnerable machine

• Downloading itself to the remote machine

• Propagating itself by picking new machines

Which type of malware is secretly installed into a system and can be very harmful?

• Adware

• Spyware

• Virus

• Worm

What is NOT listed as a reason for creating malware in the lesson?

• Financial gain

• Corporate espionage

• Political advantage

• Intellectual curiosity

Corporate espionage is listed as a reason for creating malware. True or False?

• True

• False

According to the lesson, which of the following is NOT a reason for creating malware?

• Corporate espionage

• Financial gain

• Intellectual curiosity

• Political advantage