40. Understanding Malware

What is malware?

• A type of hardware

• A type of software that performs harmful actions

• A type of network protocol

• A type of data encryption

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Trojan horse

• Firewall

• Worm

• Virus

What is a trojan horse in the context of malware?

• A type of virus that replicates itself

• A tool used to detect malware

• A deceptive software that appears legitimate but installs malware

• A software that encrypts data for ransom

How can malware typically infect a system?

• Through email attachments

• By updating the operating system

• By using a secure network

• By installing antivirus software

What is a drive-by download?

• A type of email attachment

• A method of secure file transfer

• A download that occurs without user interaction

• A software update that requires user permission

Why is data valuable to attackers?

• It helps in system performance

• It can be sold or used for ransom

• It is required for system updates

• It can be used to improve software

What type of data might attackers target in a large organization?

• Publicly available data

• Employee personal information and financial details

• Open-source software

• Outdated software versions

What is the primary goal of ransomware?

• To encrypt data and demand payment for decryption

• To improve system performance

• To protect the system from other malware

• To provide free software updates

What should you do to protect your data from ransomware?

• Keep your system and applications up to date

• Share your passwords with others

• Disable all security features

• Avoid using backups

Why should backups be stored offline?

• To avoid using cloud services

• To prevent ransomware from infecting the backup

• To save storage space

• To make backups easily accessible