Comptia A+ 902 Security Threats and Vulnerabilities!

Harmful programs used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems are commonly referred to as:

Malicious software collecting information about users without their knowledge/consent is known as:

A computer program containing malicious segment that attaches itself to an application program or other executable component is called:

A standalone malicious computer program that replicates itself over a computer network is known as:

Malicious software performing unwanted and harmful actions in disguise of a legitimate and useful program is called:

A collection of software tools used by a hacker in order to mask intrusion and obtain administrator-level access to a computer or computer network is known as:

Which of the following answers refers to an undocumented (and often legitimate) way of gaining access to a program, online service, or an entire computer system?

Malware that restricts access to a computer system by encrypting files or locking the entire system down until the user performs requested action is known as

A social engineering technique whereby attackers under disguise of legitimate request attempt to gain access to confidential information they shouldn't have access to is commonly referred to as:

A fraudulent email requesting its recipient to reveal sensitive information (e.g. user name and password) used later by an attacker for the purpose of identity theft is an example of

Phishing scams targeting a specific group of users are referred to as:

An email sent from unknown source disguised as a source known to the message receiver is an example of

Which of the answers listed below refers to a network protocol used in the most common types of spoofing attacks?

The unauthorized practice of obtaining confidential information by manipulating people into disclosing sensitive data is known as:

Which of the following fall(s) into the category of social engineering attacks?