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Malware Types and Threats Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers
Identify different types of malware and understand the threats they pose to computer systems and networks.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.
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1. What type of malware is specifically designed to encrypt files on a victim's computer and demand payment in exchange for the decryption key?
2. Which type of malware is designed to damage or disrupt a system, often by replicating itself?
3. What is a 'Trojan Horse' in the context of computer security?
4. Which type of malware is designed to collect information about users without their knowledge?
5. What type of malware is self-replicating and spreads across networks?
6. Which type of malware is primarily focused on displaying unwanted advertisements to the user?
7. What does 'rootkit' refer to in the context of cybersecurity?
8. Which of the following is a common way that malware spreads to computers?
9. What is the primary purpose of a 'backdoor' in computer security?
10. Which type of attack involves a hacker flooding a server with internet traffic to make it unavailable to its intended users?
11. What is the main function of antivirus software?
12. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a malware infection?
13. What is 'keylogging'?
14. What is often used to protect a computer against viruses and other malware?
15. Which of the following best describes 'social engineering' in the context of cybersecurity?
16. What does the term 'botnet' refer to?
17. In cybersecurity, what is meant by 'exploit'?
18. Which is an example of a 'logic bomb'?
19. What is the main purpose of a 'honeypot' in network security?
20. What technique involves the attacker sending fraudulent emails purporting to be from reputable companies to steal personal information?
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