Question 1

What is a form of malware that runs autonomously on compromised systems that receive commands via remote requests through IRC?&#10;A) virus&#10;B) botnet malware&#10;C) trojan horse&#10;D) worm

Accepted Answer

The description is of a botnet malware, which is a type of malware that runs autonomously on infected systems and is controlled remotely through commands sent via IRC. A virus, trojan horse, and worm are all specific types of malware, but they do not necessarily function in the same way as described in the question.

Question 2

Which of the following was the first form of malware identified in the wild?&#10;A) trojan&#10;B) worm&#10;C) virus&#10;D) botnet malware

Accepted Answer

The first form of malware identified in the wild was a virus called "Elk Cloner" in 1982, created by a high school student named Rich Skrenta. Trojans, worms, and botnet malware came later.

Question 3

What form of malware enables a network of infected computers to be commanded remotely after infection?&#10;A) botnet&#10;B) virus&#10;C) exploit kit&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A botnet is a network of computers that have been infected with a malicious software program, allowing them to be controlled remotely by a hacker or cybercriminal. Once a computer is compromised and added to the botnet, the hacker can use it to spread malware, initiate cyberattacks, and steal personal information. Botnets are a serious threat to cybersecurity and can be used for a variety of malicious purposes, including Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, spam email campaigns, and large-scale data breaches.

Question 4

What is the term most US states use to refer to malware distribution?&#10;A) annoyances&#10;B) malicious tools&#10;C) illicit code&#10;D) computer contaminants

Accepted Answer

Most US states refer to malware distribution using the term "computer contaminants" to describe software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a norm affecting individuals in the market for malware?&#10;A) customer service&#10;B) trust&#10;C) price&#10;D) individual skill

Accepted Answer

Individual skill is not a norm affecting individuals in the market for malware. The other options listed (customer service, trust, and price) are all factors that can influence individuals in the market for malware.

Question 6

What is the name of the agency formed as a result of the Morris Worm's spread?&#10;A) Computer Emergency Response Team&#10;B) US Secret Service&#10;C) Symantec&#10;D) Department of Homeland Security

Accepted Answer

The agency formed as a result of the Morris Worm's spread is the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), which was initially formed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in 1988 to coordinate responses to internet security incidents. Today, CERT is a part of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University and collaborates with government, industry, and academia to improve cybersecurity.

Question 7

What type of malware can autonomously spread on its own but does not necessarily have a payload?&#10;A) virus&#10;B) trojan&#10;C) worm&#10;D) botnet malware

Accepted Answer

A worm is a type of malware that can autonomously spread from one computer to another without needing any user interaction. It typically exploits vulnerabilities in a network or system to propagate itself. Unlike a virus or trojan, a worm does not necessarily have a payload (malicious code designed to cause harm).

Question 8

What was the programming language used by virus writers to infect popular word processing software and other programs in the 1990s?&#10;A) macro-programming languages&#10;B) python&#10;C) perl&#10;D) C sharp

Accepted Answer

Macro-programming languages were widely used by virus writers in the 1990s to infect popular word processing software and other programs. Examples of such languages include WordBasic, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and Excel Macro-Programming. These languages allowed virus writers to write malicious code that could be executed by unsuspecting users when they opened infected documents or files.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a negative consequence associated with malware infections?&#10;A) loss of data&#10;B) identity theft&#10;C) time spent removing the infection&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the listed options (loss of data, identity theft, time spent removing the infection) are negative consequences associated with malware infections, therefore none of the above is the correct choice.

Question 10

What was the name for a piece of malware created by mobman that became popular among hackers?&#10;A) Sub7&#10;B) CDC&#10;C) Code Red&#10;D) Melissa Virus

Accepted Answer

Sub7 was a popular piece of malware that was created by mobman and became widely popular among hackers.

Deck 3: Malware and Automated Computer Attacks