Info Security Chapter 2
Malware and Social Engineering Quiz
Test your knowledge about malware and social engineering techniques with our engaging quiz! Dive into various types of malware, their traits, and the tactics used by threat actors.
In this quiz, you will explore:
- Types of malware
- Social engineering attacks
- Key features and risks of different malware
Which of the following is not a primary trait of malware?
Diffusion
Circulation
Infection
Concealment
Which type of malware requires a user to transport it from one computer to another?
Worm
Rootkit
Adware
Virus
Which type of mutation completely changes a virus from its original form by rewriting its own code whenever it is executed?
Betamorphic
Oligomorphic
Polymorphic
Metamorphic
Ebba received a message from one of her tech support employees. In violation of company policy, a user had downloaded a free program to receive weather reports, but the program had also installed malware on the computer that gave the threat actor unrestricted access to the computer. What type of malware had been downloaded?
Virus
Ransomware
RAT
Trojan
Linnea’s father called her to say that a message suddenly appeared on his screen that says his software license has expired and he must immediately pay $500 to have it renewed before control of the computer will be returned to him. What type of malware is this?
Persistent virusware
Trojanware
Blocking ransomware
Lockoutware
Astrid’s computer screen suddenly says that all files are now locked until money is transferred to a specific account, at which time she will receive a means to unlock the files. What type of malware has infected her computer?
Bitcoin malware
Crypto-malware
Blocking virus
Networked worm
What is the name of the threat actor’s computer that gives instructions to an infected computer?
Command and control (C&C) server
Resource server
Regulating Net Server (RNS)
Monitoring and Infecting (M&I) server
Which of these could NOT be defined as a logic bomb?
If the company’s stock price drops below $100, then credit Juni’s account with 10 additional years of retirement credit.
Erase all data if Matilda’s name is removed from the list of employees.
Reformat the hard drive three months after Sigrid left the company.
Send spam email to Moa’s inbox on Tuesday.
Which of the following is NOT correct about a rootkit?
A rootkit is able to hide its presence or the presence of other malware.
A rootkit accesses “lower layers” of the operating system.
A rootkit is always the payload of a Trojan.
The risk of a rootkit is less today than previously.
Which of these is a general term used for describing software that gathers information without the user’s consent?
Gatherware
Adware
Spyware
Scrapeware
Which statement regarding a keylogger is NOT true?
Keyloggers can be used to capture passwords, credit card numbers, or personal information.
Software keyloggers are generally easy to detect
Hardware keyloggers are installed between the keyboard connector and computer keyboard USB port.
Software keyloggers can be designed to send captured information automatically back to the attacker through the Internet.
A watering hole attack is directed against _____.
Wealthy individuals
A smaller group of specific users
All users of a large corporation
Attackers who send spam
_____ sends phishing messages only to wealthy individuals.
Whaling
Spear phishing
Target phishing
Microing
Lykke receives a call while working at the helpdesk from someone who needs his account reset immediately. When Lykke questions the caller, he says, “If you don’t reset my account immediately, I will call your supervisor!” What psychological approach is the caller attempting to use on Lykke?
Familiarity
Scarcity
Intimidation
Consensus
Hedda pretends to be the help desk manager and calls Steve to trick him into giving her his password. What social engineering attack has Hedda performed?
Aliasing
Duplicity
Impersonation
Luring
How can an attacker use a hoax?
A hoax could convince a user that a bad Trojan is circulating and that he should change his security settings.
By sending out a hoax, an attacker can convince a user to read his email more often.
A user who receives multiple hoaxes could contact his supervisor for help.
Hoaxes are not used by attackers today.
Which of these items retrieved through dumpster diving would NOT provide useful information?
Calendars
Organizational charts
Memos
Books
_____ is following an authorized person through a secure door.
Tagging
Tailgating
Backpacking
Caboosing
Each of these is a reason why adware is scorned EXCEPT _____.
It displays objectionable content
It displays the attacker’s programming skills
It can interfere with a user’s productivity
It can cause a computer to crash or slow down
What is the term used for a threat actor who controls multiple bots in a botnet?
Bot herder
Zombie shepherd
Rogue IRC
Cyber-robot
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