FDM QUIZZ 5

What is a network attack?

• Authorized actions on digital assets

• Unauthorized actions on digital assets

• Legal modifications to data

• Routine network maintenance

What is the primary goal of malicious parties in network attacks?

• Improve network performance

• Alter, destroy, or steal private data

• Increase network speed

• Monitor network traffic legally

What is a passive network attack?

• Modifying or encrypting data

• Gaining unauthorized access to monitor and steal data without alterations

• Damaging network hardware

• Sending spam emails

What is an active network attack?

• Monitoring network traffic

• Modifying, encrypting, or damaging data

• Stealing data without altering it

• Sending phishing emails

What percentage of computers in the USA are thought to be infected with malware?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the primary purpose of keyloggers?

• Encrypting data

• Logging keystrokes to steal login credentials

• Sending spam emails

• Displaying pop-up ads

What is ransomware designed to do?

• Monitor network traffic

• Freeze devices or apps and demand payment

• Log keystrokes

• Display pop-up ads

What is the main characteristic of adware?

• Encrypting data

• Displaying pop-up ads

• Stealing login credentials

• Logging keystrokes

What is the primary function of spyware?

• Encrypting data

• Gathering information while hiding from anti-malware scanners

• Displaying pop-up ads

• Logging keystrokes

What triggers a logic bomb?

• A specific time or target condition

• A user clicking on a link

• A system update

• A network outage