S3 CfE 2013 Malware

Question 1

malware

Answer 1

Malicious softwarewhich can affect the correct functioning of a computer system.

Question 2

Virus

Answer 2

A program that copies itself by attaching itself to another program installed on your computer; when the infected program is launched, the virus will carry out damage to your system.

Question 3

Worm

Answer 3

A malicious program which can copy itself and spread through a network connection.

Question 4

Trojan

Answer 4

This program appears to be harmless, however once downloaded and launched it will also carry out unwanted actions such as installing unwanted toolbars etc.

Question 5

RAT

Answer 5

Remote access trojan, can be used to give access to your computer to a hacker.

Question 6

Rootkit

Answer 6

Software that enables a hacker to control your computer.

Question 7

Diallers

Answer 7

A malicious program that takes control of your computer and uses it to dial expensive phone numbers.

Question 8

Scareware

Answer 8

Scareware is false security software that tries to scare the user in to buying it by warning you about a ( non-existing ) threat on your system.

Question 9

Keylogger

Answer 9

A program designed to record user keystrokes so that passwords, credit card numbers etc can be stolen from the user.

Question 10

Spyware

Answer 10

Spyware programs gather information about you from your computer, eg personal information or information about which websites you have visited. Some spyware can also change some computer settings.

Question 11

Adware

Answer 11

This software displays unwanted adverts on your computer without your permission.

Question 12

Browser exploits

Answer 12

A malicious program that takes advantage of bugs / weaknesses in your browser to make it do something you don’t want eg crash, freeze, change settings.

Question 13

OS exploits

Answer 13

Malicious code that takes advantage of weaknesses in your operating system.

Question 14

P2P infection

Answer 14

Infected files which you receive when you download from a file-sharing ( peer to peer ) website.

Question 15

Phishing

Answer 15

Attempting to obtain personal information such as bank details by fraud; usually claiming to be from a charity, bank, etc.

Question 16

Identity theft

Answer 16

Once people have acquired enough personal details about you by fraudulent means, they can then use your data to buy goods on-line pretending to be you.

Question 17

Firewall

Answer 17

A security program which includes a set of rules to stop unauthorised access to your computer.