Threats (Malware & Social Engineering)

1

100

what type of malware encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them?

Ransomware

200

Which malware pretends to be legitimate software but secretly harms your system?

Trojan 

300

malware that spreads across networks automatically without user action is called a:

worm

400

Malware that attaches to files and requires the user to open them is called a: 

virus

500

Spyware is used to:

monitor and steal user information. 

2

100

Keyloggers are designed to:

record keystrokes to steal passwords.

200

Adware is a type of malware that:

Displays unwanted ads. 

300

Rootkits are dangerous because they: 

Hide malware deep in the system. 

400

what is zero-day exploit:

exploit targeting a flaw before a patch is available. 

500

phishing is an example of:

Social Engineering 

3

100

spear phishing is:

targeted phishing at specific people

200

whaling attacks target:

executives or high-value targets 

300

Vishing refers to:

phishing via phone

400

Pharming attacks

redirect users to fake websites without their knowledge

500

tailgating is a physical security threat where: 

someone follows an authorized person into a building 

4

100

watering hole attacks:

infect commonly visited websites to target users

200

Rogue software installed by a user unknowingly is often called:

Trojan 

300

Logic bombs are: 

malware triggered by a specific event or date

400

Botnets are:

Networks of infected devices controlled remotely 

500

Social engineering attacks primarily exploit:

Human trust and behavior 

5

100

blue and red make: 

purple

200

name the colors in the rainbow in order 

red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet 

300

the more you take away the bigger I get. what am I? 

a hole

400

if a rooster laid an egg on a triangular roof which way would it roll left or right?

Roosters don't lay eggs....

500

what came first the egg or the chicken

the egg (duh)