Understanding Cybersecurity Threats Quiz

What is a self-replicating program that attaches itself to other files and spreads from one device to another?

• Trojan

• Virus

• Worm

• Adware

Which type of malware appears as legitimate software but performs malicious actions?

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Trojan

• Rootkit

What is a self-replicating program that spreads through networks and causes damage to computer systems?

• Virus

• Worm

• Adware

• Spyware

Which type of malware encrypts a user's files and demands payment for the decryption key?

• Ransomware

• Rootkit

• Adware

• Trojan

What type of software displays unwanted advertisements?

• Spyware

• Adware

• Virus

• Worm

Which program collects and sends personal information from a user's device without their knowledge?

• Rootkit

• Spyware

• Trojan

• Ransomware

What type of malware is designed to hide its presence and give attackers full control over the infected device?

• Rootkit

• Virus

• Worm

• Adware

What is the act of stealing personal information or confidential data called?

• Spamming

• Data theft

• Cryptojacking

• Extortion

What is the term for disrupting the normal functioning of a device or network?

• System disruption

• Spamming

• Cryptojacking

• Data theft

What is the act of sending unsolicited emails or messages known as?

• Extortion

• Spamming

• Data theft

• Cryptojacking