E-Security

what is the name of an application that appears to look like a helpful application but instead does harm to your computer?

• virus
• worm
• malware
• Trojan horse

IT security recently found a program on your co-worker's computer that apparently tracked all of the words that they typed into the computer. what kind of malware is this?

• Keylogger 
• keyblogger
• trojan horse
• keystroke virus

Rose just installed a new search engine on her laptop.now whenever she searches the internet, she gets several pop-up windows directing her to buy products.what does rose have?

• ransomware
• spyware
• Adware
• trojan horse

You were browsing the web on a questionable website, and now you get a pop-up window stating that if you do not pay $100 within one hour, all files on your computer will be destroyed.what is this an example of?

• heistware
• theftware
• extortionware
• Ransomware

What does the term "spam" refer to in computing?

• excessive pop-up windows
• unsolicited emails
• social engineering attemps
• installing malware on a computer

David just heard of a program that if installed on your computer gives the attacker administrator-like access to your machine. what type of software is he talking about?

• trojan horse
• spyware
• ransomeware
• rootkit

Which of the following are activities that a hacker might attempt?

• Stealing usernames and passwords
• Modifying website content
• Disrupting network communications
• All of the above

what type of malware is best known for carrying other malware as a payload?

• virus
• Worm
• trojan horse
• rootkit

you receive an email from your bank,telling you that your account has been compromised and you need to validate your account details or else your account will be closed. you are supposed to click a link to validate your information. what is this an example of?

• a security breach at your bank that needs to be resolved
• spam
• ransomware
• Phishing

What is malware?

• Software that has helpful content and has a positive effect on a computer.
• Software your computer needs to run efficiently. 
• Software that most people will use in their day to day lives.
• Software that has malicious intent and has a negative effect on a computer.