6. Malicious Code and Activity

Question 1

Malicious code is…

Answer 1

any code or software that can be described as being harmful or destructive to computers, networks, or the computing environment as a whole.

Gibson, Darril (2011-11-17). SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide (Kindle Locations 3991-3992). McGraw-Hill Education. Kindle Edition.

Question 2

Give four examples of malicious code:

Answer 2

viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and logic bombs.

Gibson, Darril (2011-11-17). SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide (Kindle Location 3995). McGraw-Hill Education. Kindle Edition.

Question 3

When malware is actively spreading and infecting computers, it is referred to as being…

Answer 3

“in the wild.”

Gibson, Darril (2011-11-17). SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide (Kindle Locations 3999-4000). McGraw-Hill Education. Kindle Edition.

Question 4

A virus is an application or a piece of code that causes…

Answer 4

unexpected and usually negative events on computers.

Gibson, Darril (2011-11-17). SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide (Kindle Location 4002). McGraw-Hill Education. Kindle Edition.