Malware Analysis

What is the definition of malware?

• Software that protects your computer from harm.
  

• Any software designed to harm or exploit a system

• A tool for cleaning up system errors.

• Software that tracks your online activity for ads.

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

• It asks for your password or personal information

• It contains a personalized greeting to make it seem legitimate.

• It promises free software or rewards without any strings attached.

• It is sent from a known contact's email address without spelling errors

What is the main purpose of spyware?

• To encrypt files and demand ransom.

• To silently monitor your activity and steal sensitive data

• To destroy all data on your computer.

• To open backdoors for hackers.

What makes a Trojan dangerous?

• It spreads automatically across the network.

• It encrypts files without your knowledge.

• It pretends to be useful software to trick you into installing it.

• It disables all software updates.

Why is phishing used by hackers?

• To trick people into giving personal information

• To send encrypted messages safely.

• To update software automatically.

• To monitor a user’s browsing history.

What is the goal of ransomware?

• To monitor your activity and steal data.

• To encrypt your files and demand payment for their release.

• To slow down your computer.

• To spread across devices in a network.

What is a common tactic used in social engineering?

• Pretending to be someone you trust to get information.

• Offering free software to update your system.

• Encrypting your files to lock you out.

• Sending spam emails to random users

If ransomware locks your files, what should you do?

• Disconnect your computer from the internet immediately

• Pay the ransom to get your files back.

• Restart your computer to stop the ransomware.

• Scan for viruses to remove the ransomware

If a Trojan is installed on your computer, what is the attacker’s most likely next step?

• Encrypt files for ransom.

• Disable antivirus

• Spread the Trojan to other systems automatically.

• Use it to install more malware or open a backdoor.

You see a ransom note on your computer, but your files still open fine. What should you do?

• Delete the ransom note and hope the problem goes away.

• Restart your computer.

• Look for any recently installed programs.

• Restore your computer from a backup.