Cyber Threat Knowledge Assessment

What is malware?

• A type of hardware used to protect computers.

• Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system.

• A software that helps speed up your computer.

• A program that only updates your operating system.

Which of the following best describes a computer virus?

• A type of malware that only affects mobile devices.

• A program that protects computers from threats.

• A type of malware that attaches itself to a program or file, enabling it to spread from one computer to another.

• A type of hardware that stores data.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malware?

• Can compromise a computer system.

• Can be spread through computer networks.

• Designed to protect computer systems.

• Designed to harm or exploit computer systems.

What is a Trojan in the context of cybersecurity?

• A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into loading and executing the malware on their systems.

• A method of bypassing normal authentication.

• A network of infected computers controlled by a single attacker.

• A type of malware that provides remote control to attackers.

Which type of malware allows an attacker to have remote control over an infected computer?

• RAT (Remote Access Trojan)

• Trojan

• Backdoor

• Botnet

What is the primary function of a backdoor in cybersecurity?

• A method of bypassing normal authentication to gain unauthorized access to a system.

• A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.

• A type of malware that provides remote control to attackers.

• A network of infected computers used for DDoS attacks.

What is a botnet commonly used for?

• Bypassing authentication to gain unauthorized access.

• Disguising malware as legitimate software.

• Providing remote control to attackers.

• Performing DDoS attacks using a network of infected computers controlled by a single attacker or group.

Which of the following best describes a RAT (Remote Access Trojan)?

• A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.

• A type of malware that provides the attacker with remote control over the infected computer.

• A method of bypassing authentication.

• A network of infected computers used for attacks.

How does a Trojan typically infect a user's system?

• By providing remote control to attackers.

• By creating a network of infected computers.

• By disguising itself as legitimate software to trick users into loading and executing it.

• By bypassing authentication.

Which of the following best describes a rootkit?

• A type of firewall that blocks incoming traffic.

• A software update that fixes security vulnerabilities.

• A program that deletes files from a computer.

• A collection of software tools that enable an unauthorized user to gain control of a computer system without being detected.