Malware, Social Engineering, and Data Interception Quiz

What is malware?

• Software that helps in data encryption

• Software that enhances network security

• Software that can be malicious and damaging to a computer or network

• Software designed to improve computer functionality

Which of the following is an example of a worm?

• ILOVEYOU

• Trojan horse

• Zeus

• Mirai

What is the main method of spreading for a virus?

• Exploiting vulnerabilities across the computer network

• Seeking out other nodes and infecting them

• Attaching itself to programs or files on a computer or server

• Replicating itself to spread to other computers

What is the main purpose of a Trojan horse?

• To seek out other nodes and infect them

• To attach itself to programs or files on a computer or server

• To replicate itself in order to spread to other computers

• To access a computer by misleading users of its intent

What is the most common method of phishing attacks?

How can data interception occur over a public wifi network?

• By encrypting the packets

• By using a firewall

• By using a secure VPN

• By setting up a 'Man in the Middle' attack

What is the risk of data interception to individuals?

• Theft of military secrets

• Loss of intellectual property

• Exposure of sensitive personal information

• Disruption of government operations

What is the risk of data interception to companies?

• Exposure of sensitive personal information

• Loss of intellectual property

• Theft of military secrets

• Disruption of government operations

What is the risk of data interception to governments?

What is the risk of data interception to the military?