14 Flashcards
What are the two main categories of malware?
Virus and Worm
True or False: Malware can be classified as either benign or malicious.
True
What is a key characteristic of a Trojan horse malware?
Deceptive appearance
Fill in the blank: Ransomware is a type of malware that _________ data until a ransom is paid.
encrypts
What is the purpose of a rootkit malware?
Maintain unauthorized access to a system
Which type of malware is designed to spread rapidly across networks?
Worm
What is the primary function of spyware?
Monitor user activity
True or False: Adware is considered a type of benign malware.
True
What is the main goal of scareware?
Scare or trick users into taking action
Which type of malware disguises itself as a legitimate file or software?
Trojan horse
Fill in the blank: Malware forensic analysis involves investigating _________ to identify and mitigate threats.
malicious software
What is the purpose of memory forensics in malware analysis?
Analyze volatile data in memory
True or False: Malware forensic analysis focuses solely on identifying the malware and not on attribution.
False
What is the significance of malware hashing in forensic analysis?
Identify known malware samples
Which malware analysis technique involves observing malware behavior in a controlled environment?
Dynamic analysis
What is the purpose of static analysis in malware forensics?
Examine malware without executing it
True or False: Malware reverse engineering involves creating new malware variants.
False
What is the primary goal of malware reverse engineering?
Understand malware functionality and behavior
Fill in the blank: Malware sandboxing involves running malware in a _________ environment to analyze its behavior.
controlled
What is the purpose of timeline analysis in malware forensics?
Reconstruct events related to the malware infection
Which type of malware analysis focuses on identifying the source and purpose of the malware?
Attribution analysis
True or False: Malware forensic analysis is only relevant for investigating past incidents.
False
What is the primary goal of malware forensic analysis?
Identify, analyze, and mitigate malware threats
Which type of malware is primarily designed to generate revenue for attackers?
Ransomware
