CS 201 – A virus that infects an executable program

Question

A virus that infects an executable program file is known as? program virus

How many different Microsoft Windows file types can be infected with a virus? 70

A series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command and are often used to automate a complex set of tasks or a repeated series of tasks are known as: A macro

Select below the type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but actually contains or does something malicious: Trojan

What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms? rootkit

Computer code that is typically added to a legitimate program but lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event is known as a? logic bomb

What type of undocumented yet benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks, and was no longer included in Microsoft software after the start of their Trustworthy Computing initiative? easter egg

What kind of software program delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user, and is typically included in malware? Adware

What is the term used to describe unsolicited messages received on instant messaging software Spim

Of the three types of mutating malware, what type changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed? Oligomorphic Malware

Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of malware? source

What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company? watering hole

The physical procedure whereby an unauthorized person gains access to a location by following an authorized user is known as? tailgating

What type of system security malware allows for access to a computer, program, or service without authorization? backdoor

Malware that locks or prevents a device from functioning properly until a fee has been paid is known as: Ransomware

True or False?

Although traditional network security devices can block traditional network attacks, they cannot always block Web application attacks. True

True or False?

Because the XSS is a widely known attack, the number of Web sites that are vulnerable is very small. False

True or False?

ARP poisoning is successful because there are few authentication procedures to verify ARP requests and replies. True

True or False?