CPE315 Module 6

What type of malware executes arbitrary code and installs copies of itself in the memory of the infected computer? The main purpose of this malware is to automatically replicate from system to system across the network.

• Trojan Horse

• Worm

• Adware

• Ransom ware

What type of malware typically displays annoying pop-ups to generate revenue for its author?

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Scareware

• phishing

What type of malware encrypts all data on a drive and demands payment in Bitcoin cryptocurrence to unencrypt the files?

• Phishing

• Scareware

• Ransomware

• Trojan Horse

What type of malware attempts to convince people to divulge their personally identifable information (PII)?

• phishing

• rootkit

• ransomware

• trojan horse

Which is an example of social engineering?

• a computer displaying unauthorized pop-ups and adware

• an anonymous programmer directing a DDOS attack on a data center

• the infection of a computer by a virus carried by a Trojan

• an unidentified person claiming to be a technician collecting user information from employees

Which access attack method involves a software program that attempts to discover a system password by the use of an electronic dictionary?

• Denial of Service Attack

• Buffer Overflow Attack

• Port Redirection Attack

• Brute-Force Attack

What is the purpose of a reconnaissance attack on a computer network?

• To gather information about the target network and system

• To redirect data traffic so that it can be monitored

• To prevent users from accessing network resources

• To steal data from the network servers

To which category of security attacks does man-in-the-middle belong?

• Social Engineering

• Reconnaissance

• Access

• DoS

Which tool is used to provide a list of open ports on network devices?

• NMAP

• Tracert

• Ping

• Whois