Common Ways Of Spreading Malware

Question 1

involves communicating with someone via a fraudulent message in an effort to make them perform an action that will harm them.

Answer 1

Phishing

Question 2

refers to a large volume of unsolicited emails, which can be either malicious or simple advertisements.

Answer 2

Spam

Question 3

is when someone follows another person into a secure area without proper credentials.

Answer 3

Tailgating

Question 4

improperly disposed trash can lead to the spread of malware if it contains sensitive information.

Answer 4

Dumpster diving

Question 5

where sensitive information like pins and passwords can be obtained by observing someone’s screen, poses a security risk as it can be used by attackers to spread malware.

Answer 5

Shoulder surfing

Question 6

threat actors often impersonate someone else, whether within the organization or with authority outside, like a government representative.

Answer 6

Impersonation/ identity theft