3.3 Cybersecurity Flashcard

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What is a Trojan horse in the context of cybersecurity?

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Malicious software disguised as harmless or legitimate software.

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What is the significance of the term "Trojan Horse" in cybersecurity?

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It symbolizes deceptive tactics used by hackers to gain unauthorized access.

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How do Trojan horses typically enter a victim's computer?

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Via email attachments or free downloads.

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What distinguishes a Trojan horse from a computer virus?

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A Trojan horse requires user assistance to propagate.

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What is a backdoor in the context of cybersecurity?

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A means to access a system or data bypassing normal security controls.

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What is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)?

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A Trojan horse with a backdoor allowing for remote control of the infected host.

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What can a hacker do once a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is installed on a victim's computer?

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Control the computer remotely and perform various actions such as viewing files and taking screenshots.

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What is the purpose of a Downloader Trojan?

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To download and install additional malware onto an already infected computer.

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How does a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Trojan function?

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By flooding a network with traffic from infected computers to overwhelm and disrupt its normal functioning.

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What is a recommended defense against Trojan horse attacks?

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Regularly update antivirus and security software, and avoid downloading or running unknown or untrusted software.