EHE Module 03: Information Security Threats

What is a threat in the context of information security?

• A potential occurrence of an undesirable event that can damage and disrupt an organization

• A harmless event that has no impact on an organization

• A beneficial event that improves organizational security

• A routine event that occurs daily in an organization

Which of the following is an example of a cyber threat?

• An attacker stealing sensitive data of an organization

• A natural disaster causing a power failure

• An unskilled administrator making a mistake

• A disgruntled employee leaving the company

What type of threat source is a flood considered?

• Natural

• Unintentional

• Intentional

• Internal

Which of the following is an example of an intentional internal threat?

• A fired employee

• A flood

• An unskilled administrator

• A hacker

What is malware?

• Malicious software that damages or disables computer systems

• A harmless software used for entertainment

• A beneficial software that enhances system performance

• A routine software update

What is one of the effects of malware on computer systems?

• Increase system speed

• Improve hardware performance

• Slow down systems and degrade performance

• Enhance data security

Which of the following is a ways malware can enter a system?

• Through antivirus software

• Instant Messenger applications

• Via secure websites

• Through email

What is Black hat SEO used for in the context of malware distribution?

• To improve website design

• To increase website traffic

• To rank malware pages highly in search results

• To enhance user experience

What is the purpose of a Crypter in malware components?

• To download other malware

• To protect malware from reverse engineering

• To inject code into other processes

• To exploit system vulnerabilities

Which component of malware is responsible for concealing its code and intended purpose?

• Downloader

• Injector

• Obfuscator

• Exploit