Cybersecurity Lesson 4 - Malware Quiz

What is the term used for the category of software created with malicious intent?

• Viruses

• Trojans

• Worms

• Malware

Which are common ways for computer systems to be infected by a virus?

• Downloading email attachments

• Clicking confirmation buttons on pop-ups without reading them

• Downloading files from illegal websites or peer-to-peer platforms

• All of the above

Which type of malware spreads by modifying other computer programs and inserting code?

• Viruses

• Trojans

• Worms

• Adware

What is the main effect of getting a worm?

• Deleting files

• Uses up network bandwidth

• By encrypting files and locking the computer

• By monitoring and gathering information

What does ransomware do to a computer?

• Replicates itself and modifies other computer programs

• Opens a 'back door' to give remote access to an attacker

• Monitors and gathers information on a person's computer usage

• Locks the computer, encrypts files, and demands a ransom

What is the main characteristic of a trojan?

• Self-replicating

• Uses system resources to slow down the network

• Appears to perform a useful function but performs malicious actions

• Monitors and gathers information on a person's computer usage

What is the purpose of spyware?

• To replicate itself and modify other computer programs

• To open a 'back door' and give remote access to an attacker

• To monitor and gather information on a person's computer usage

• To lock the computer, encrypt files, and demand a ransom

What are bots?

• Automated programs that perform tasks repeatedly

• Malware-infected devices used in a botnet

• Software that monitors and gathers information on a person's computer usage

• Large collections of malware-infected devices

What is the correct name for a large collection of malware-infected devices used to perform attacks?

• Botnet

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Adware

What is the term used for a program that replicates by itself and spreads across a network?

• Worm

• Bot

• Trojan

• Malware