Security / Malware

Question 1

What type of authentication factor is something a user knows?

Answer 1

Knowledge Factor (Passwords)

Question 2

What type of authentication factor is something a user has?

Answer 2

Possession Factor (Smart Card)

Question 3

What type of authentication factor is something a user is?

Answer 3

Inherence Factor (Biometrics)

Question 4

What kind of social engineering technique cast a wide net and hopes to get some people to do it? (Spam Emails)

Answer 4

Phishing

Question 5

What kind of social engineering technique is similar to phishing but targets a smaller group?

Answer 5

Spear Phishing

Question 6

What type of social engineering technique attacks high ranking individuals (CEOs, VPs)?

Answer 6

Whaling

Question 7

What type of social engineering technique uses phone calls to get information? (Spam Calls)

Answer 7

Vishing

Question 8

What social engineering technique involves someone (without access) walking into a secure door behind someone with access?

Answer 8

Tailgating

Question 9

What type of social engineering technique involves someone watching over someone’s shoulder to see what they are doing? (Typing in a pin, a passcode, a password)

Answer 9

Shoulder Surfing

Question 10

What type of malware attaches itself to a program or file that a user must run or open?

Answer 10

Virus

Question 11

What type of malware attaches itself to a program or file and will spread from PC to PC without human interaction?

Answer 11

Worm

Question 12

What type of malware appears to be useful software? (can be a delivery method for other malware types)

Answer 12

Trojan

Question 13

What type of malware steals data and PII (Personal Identifiable Information) by capturing credit card/bank account information or login information?

Answer 13

Spyware

Question 14

What type of malware tracks browser history and downloads to display advertisements based on user trends (sometimes as pop-ups)?

Answer 14

Adware

Question 15

What type of malware operates at the “root” level and is difficult to detect?

Answer 15

Rootkit

Question 16

What type of malware encrypts specific files and hard drives to block access until a ransom is paid?

Answer 16

Ransomware

Question 17

What are 4 methods of malware prevention?

Answer 17

OS up to date, Reputable anti-virus/security software, Firewall, Safe internet browsing

Question 18

What is the 1st step in the CompTIA Malware Removal Process?

Answer 18

Identify - Research to determine if symptoms shown are from a malware infection

Question 19

What is the 2nd step in the CompTIA Malware Removal Process?

Answer 19

Quarantine - Pull network cable or disconnect from Wi-Fi to keep infection from spreading

Question 20

What is the 3rd step in the CompTIA Malware Removal Process?

Answer 20

Disable Restores - Keeps the infection from infecting restore points

Question 21

What is the 4th step in the CompTIA Malware Removal Process?

Answer 21

Remediate - Update anti-malware software, Use removal techniques, Run a scan in safe mode

Question 22

What is the 5th step in the CompTIA Malware Removal Process?

Answer 22

Scan and Update - Update signatures and scan to prevent future infections

Question 23

What is the 6th step in the CompTIA Malware Removal Process?

Answer 23

Restore Point - Enable system restores and create new restore point

Question 24

What is the 7th step in the CompTIA Malware Removal Process?

Answer 24

Educate User - Educate on proper internet and email usage to prevent future infections