Net Security Q2 Part 1

Front 1

What type of system security malware allows for access to a computer, program, or service without authorization?

Back 1

Backdoor

Front 2

A macro virus takes advantage of the “____________________” relationship between the application and the operating system.

Back 2

Trust

Front 3

What is the term used to describe unsolicited messages received on instant messaging software?

Back 3

Spim

Front 4

Spreading similarly to a virus, a worm inserts malicious code into a program or data file.

Back 4

False

Front 5

What kind of software program delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user, and is typically included in malware?

Back 5

Adware

Front 6

A virus that infects an executable program file is known as?

Back 6

Program

Front 7

What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?

Back 7

Watering Hole

Front 8

What type of undocumented yet benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks, and was no longer included in Microsoft software after the start of their Trustworthy Computing initiative?

Back 8

Easter Egg

Front 9

What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms?

Back 9

Rootkit

Front 10

Of the three types of mutating malware, what type changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed?

Back 10

Oligormorphic malware