IS4560 T&D CH 10

Question 1

• is software specifically designed to display legitimate-looking ads on a victim’s computer with the intention of getting the victim to purchase goods or services.

Answer 1

Adware

Question 2

• The part of a hard drive or floppy that is used to boot from the media.

Answer 2

Boot sector

Question 3

• Documents that appear on-screen prior to installing software. The document outlines the usage guidelines and rights of the user and creator of the software package.

Answer 3

End user license agreement (EULA)

Question 4

• A class of software that does not offer anything beneficial to the user or system owner. Included are software types such as the virus, worm, logic bomb, and Trojan.

Answer 4

Malware

Question 5

• is malware created to entice victims into purchasing and downloading useless and potentially dangerous software.

Answer 5

Scareware

Question 6

• Malware designed to replicate without attaching to or infecting other files on a host system. Typically this type of malware is responsible for system slowdowns and similar behaviors.

Answer 6

Worms