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- 1Harmful programs used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems are commonly referred to as:Malware
- 2Malware that restricts access to a computer system by encrypting files or locking the entire system down until the user performs requested action is known as:Ransomware
- 3standalone malicious computer program that typically propagates itself over a computer network to adversely affect system resources and network bandwidth is called:Worm
- 4A collection of software tools used by a hacker to mask intrusion and obtain administrator-level access to a computer or computer network is known as:Rootkit
- 5What is adware?Software that displays advertisements
- 6Malicious software collecting information about users without their knowledge/consent is known as:Spyware
- 7Which of the terms listed below applies to a collection of intermediary compromised systems that are used as a platform for a DDoS attack?Botnet
- 8Which type of Trojan enables unauthorized remote access to a compromised system?RAT
- 9Malicious code activated by a specific event is called:Logic bomb
- 10Which of the following answers refers to an undocumented (and often legitimate) way of gaining access to a program, online service, or an entire computer system?Backdoor
- 11An unauthorized practice of obtaining confidential information by manipulating people into disclosing sensitive data is referred to as:Social engineering
- 12A social engineering technique whereby attackers under disguise of a legitimate request attempt to gain access to confidential information they shouldn't have access to is commonly referred to as:Phishing
- 13Phishing scams targeting a specific group of people are referred to as:Spear phishing
- 14Phishing scams targeting people holding high positions in an organization or business are known as:Whaling
- 15The practice of using a telephone system to manipulate user into disclosing confidential information is called:Vishing
- 16What is tailgating?Gaining unauthorized access to restricted areas by following another person
- 17Which social engineering attack relies on identity theft?Impersonation
- 18A situation in which an unauthorized person can view another user's display or keyboard to learn their password or other confidential information is referred to as:Shoulder surfing
- 19An email message containing a warning related to a non-existent computer security threat, asking a user to delete system files falsely identified as malware, and/or prompting them to share the message with others would be an example of:Virus Hoax
- 20While conducting a web research that would help in making a better purchasing decision, a user visits series of Facebook pages and blogs containing fake reviews and testimonials in favor of a paid app intentionally infected with malware. Which social engineering principle applies to this attack scenario?Consensus
- 21An attempt to flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted system so that it becomes overwhelmed with false requests and in result doesn't have time or resources to handle legitimate requests is called:DoS attack
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