Malware Knowledge Quiz

Any software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or devices.

• Virus

• Malicious Software

  (Malware)

• Phishing

• Malefic Software

  (Malware)

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Malicious Software (Malware)' as it encompasses any software intended to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems, which aligns with the definition provided.

Once the Virus is on your device which of the Following you do NOT want to do?

• Seek Professional Help

• Disconnect From The Internet

• Act Normal, Ignore what's happening

• Boot Your Device Into Safe Mode

Answer explanation

Ignoring the virus and acting normal can lead to further damage and data loss. It's crucial to take action, such as seeking professional help or disconnecting from the internet, to mitigate the threat.

This threat disguises itself as legitimate or useful software to deceive users into installing or executing it.

• Trojan Horse

• Virus

• Rootkit

• Adware

Answer explanation

A Trojan Horse disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it, unlike viruses, rootkits, or adware, which have different methods of operation. Thus, the correct answer is Trojan Horse.

This Threat is designed to secretly monitor and collect information about a user's activities on their device without their knowledge or consent.

• Spyware

• Adware

• Spykids

• Spyder

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Spyware, as it is specifically designed to secretly monitor and collect information about a user's activities without their knowledge or consent, unlike Adware, which focuses on advertisements.

This threat designed to secretly record every keystroke made on a computer or mobile device.

• Rootkit

• Rootbeer

• Key Logger

• Ransomware

Answer explanation

A Key Logger is a type of malware specifically designed to record every keystroke made on a device, making it the correct answer. Other options like Rootkit and Ransomware serve different purposes.

Once the Keylogger stole your password what tips do you NOT want to follow?

• Disconnect your external devices such as mouse.

• Reinstall Your Operating System

• Run a Full Malware Scan

• Boot into Safe Mode

Answer explanation

Disconnecting external devices like a mouse does not address the keylogger threat. Instead, focus on reinstalling the OS, running malware scans, or booting into safe mode to remove the keylogger and secure your system.

A Threat that encrypts a victim's files or locks their system, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attacker.

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Underwear

Answer explanation

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files or locks systems, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. This matches the description provided in the question, distinguishing it from spyware and adware.

Which will be your last resort if you're unable to get rid of a malware in general?

• Run a Full Malware Scan

• Seek Professional Help

• Reinstall Operating System

• Disconnect from the Internet

Answer explanation

If malware persists despite attempts to remove it, seeking professional help is crucial for expert assistance. Reinstalling the operating system is a last resort that can eliminate malware but may result in data loss.

A threat designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network and maintain control over it without being detected.

• Scamming Robotics Ethics (RCB)

• Rootkit

• Virus

• Spyware

Answer explanation

A rootkit is specifically designed to gain unauthorized access and maintain control over a system while remaining undetected, making it the correct choice. Other options like viruses and spyware do not primarily focus on stealthy control.

A Virus is designed to (BLANK) and spread from one system to another.

Answer explanation

A Virus is designed to replicate and spread from one system to another. The term 'replicate' accurately describes the primary function of a virus in computer systems.