1.2 Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack

Question 1

Back Door

Answer 1

UNDOCUMENTED undocumented command sequences that allow individuals with knowledge of the back door to BYPASS normal access restrictions.

Question 2

Rootkit

Answer 2

a set of software tools that enable an unauthorized user to gain control of a computer system without being detected.

Question 3

Crypto-malware

Answer 3

Ransomware that encrypts files stored on a computer or mobile device in order
to extort money.

Question 4

Hoaxes

Answer 4

are a nuisance that result in wasted resources. Used to spread

Question 5

Logic Bombs

Answer 5

are malicious code objects that infect a system and lie dormant until they are triggered

Question 6

Trojan Horse

Answer 6

a software program that appears good and harmless but carries a malicious, hidden payload that has the potential to wreak havoc on a system or network.

Question 7

Worm

Answer 7

Malware that makes copies of it self without human interaction

Question 8

PUP

Answer 8

Potineally unwanted programs
Programs that may be a unwanted program

Question 9

Keylogger

Answer 9

Logs/copies key strokes

Question 10

Spyware

Answer 10

Malware used to obtain information on a person, system, or organization

Question 11

Fileless Virus

Answer 11

malious code that resides in RAM

Question 12

Command Control

Answer 12

a computer CONTROLLED BY AN ATTACKER or cybercriminal which is used to send
commands to systems compromised by malware and receive stolen data
from a target network.

Question 13

RAT

Answer 13

remote access trojan
Malware program that gives an intruder ADMIN access over a computer

Question 14

Ransomware

Answer 14

Attacker locks the users files, then request a a ransom to unlock them

Question 15

Dictionary Attacks

Answer 15

Attacker uses common/dictionary words too obtain access

Question 16

Password Spraying

Answer 16

Attacker tries a password against many different accounts to avoid lockouts

Question 17

Offline Attacks

Answer 17

A attempt to discover a password form a captured DATA BASE or packet SCAN

Question 18

Online Attacks

Answer 18

Attempts to discover a password from an online system. For

Question 19

Plaintext/Unencrypted

Answer 19

Protocols and authentication methods that leave credentials unencrypted,

Question 20

Brute Force

Answer 20

Attempts to randomly find the correct cryptographic key attempting all possible combinations

Question 21

Rainbow Tables

Answer 21

A table of passwords that a attacker can try makes BRUTE FORCE ATTCAK more effective

Question 22

Salts

Answer 22

Random data added to password at the end to encrypt a HASH

Question 23

Botnet

Answer 23

A collection of compromised computing devices called a BOT OF ZOMBIES

Question 24

Malicious Flash Drive

Answer 24

Flash drive that has some form of malware

Question 25

Malicious USB Cable

Question 26

Card Cloning

Answer 26

Focuses on capturing info from cards used for
access, like RFID and magnetic stripe cards.

Question 27

Skimming

Answer 27

Fake card readers that capture the info of the card to apply them to fake cards

Question 28

Supply Chain Attacks

Answer 28

Often attempt to compromise devices, systems, or software before it reaches an organization.

Question 29

Collision Attack

Answer 29

When two hashes have the same hash value

Question 30

Downgrade Attack

Answer 30

When downgrading the versions of security

Question 31

Replay Attack

Answer 31

an attempt to reuse authentication requests.