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Question 1

I am Malware that can reproduce. I am very common.

I need you to execute a program in order to spread throughout your system.

I can be invisible or I can be annoying

What am I?

Answer 1

I am a Virus

Question 2

I’m a virus apart of an application.

Answer 2

A Program Virus

Question 3

I’m a virus who needs an OS to run.

Answer 3

A Boot Sector Virus

Question 4

I’m a virus that can run on an operating system or a web browser

Answer 4

A Script Virus

Question 5

I’m a virus common in Microsoft Office and Excel

Answer 5

A Macro Virus

Question 6

I am Malware that self replicates and spreads very quickly.

You don’t need to interact with me in order for me to spread throughout your network.

I actively search for vulnerabilities in systems on your network in order to infect them.

Answer 6

I am a Worm

Question 7

I am malware that locks you out of your system.

I attempt to receive payment so that your system can be unlocked.

A security professional may be able to remove me.

Answer 7

Ransomware

Question 8

I maliciously encrypt your data.

You must pay in order to receive the decryption key.

I am a new form of ransomware

Answer 8

Crypto-malware

Question 9

How does one protect against ransomware?

Answer 9

Offline backups
OS and application updates.
Anti Virus/Malware updates

Question 10

I am software that pretends to be something else so that I can conquer your system.

I can slip by or disable your security measures for free reign of your system

Answer 10

Trojan Horse

Question 11

I am a means of accessing a computer system via bypassing the system’s security mechanisms.

Answer 11

Backdoor

Question 12

I allow malicious users to control your system remotely.

I install on the host and provide the following capabilities:

• Key-logging
• Screen recording
• Screenshots
• File copy
• Malware embedding

Answer 12

Remote Access Trojan (RATs)

Question 13

I am malware that enable an unauthorized user to gain control of a computer system without being detected.

Answer 13

Rootkits

Question 14

I save all of your keyboard inputs and send them to malicious users remotely.

I also log your clipboard, screen, IM, and search engine inputs

I can bypass encryption protection.

Answer 14

Key Logging

Question 15

I am included with other software installations

I am frequently used to describe a form of malware which presents unwanted advertisements to the user of a computer

Answer 15

Adware

Question 16

I am a type of malware that aims to gather information about a person or organization, without their knowledge,

I send such information to another entity without the consumer’s consent.

Answer 16

Spyware

Question 17

What is a bot?

Answer 17

A bot, short for “robot”, is a type of software application or script that performs automated tasks on command. Bad bots perform malicious tasks that allow an attacker to remotely take control over an affected computer

Question 18

I am a group of bots working together with malicious intent. ie. DDos attacks

Answer 18

Botnet

Question 19

I am a type of malware that waits for a specific event to occur before I unleash havoc on your system.

I am usually input by someone with system admin access.

ie. Deleting and removing your systemt

Answer 19

Logic Bomb

Question 20

What is a bot?

Answer 20

A bot, short for “robot”, is a type of software application or script that performs automated tasks on command. Bad bots perform malicious tasks that allow an attacker to remotely take control over an affected computer

Question 21

I am a group of bots working together with malicious intent. ie. DDos attacks

Answer 21

Botnet

Question 22

I am a type of malware that waits for a specific event to occur before I unleash havoc on your system.

I am usually input by someone with system admin access.

ie. Deleting and removing your systemt

Answer 22

Logic Bomb