Common Security Threats Flashcards
1
Q
If you download a program that seems hamrless, yet it contains malware, this is called what?
A
Trojan
2
Q
If you have an an attacker that intercepts a communication between two systems - this is known as what?
A
Man in the Middle
3
Q
If your computer is used to launch an attack, we call it what?
A
A zombie or botnet
4
Q
If your PC claims you must pay $200 to the FBI - this is an example of what type of malware?
A
Ransomware
5
Q
What attack type exploits a vulnerability that is not yet known by the vendor?
A
Zero Day Attack
6
Q
What is a common attack form that uses email sent from a source that looks legitimate?
A
Phishing
7
Q
What type of malware infects many other systems in a very rapid manner?
A
worm
8
Q
What type of malware would a keylogger be a part of?
A
Spyware
