Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- A type of malware that tricks you into opening it by substituting itself for a legitimate program
A) adware
B) digital certificate
C) grayware
D) keylogger
E) dictionary attack
F) social engineering
G) tailgating
H) Trojan
I) zombie
J) Worm

Question

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- A type of malware that tricks you into opening it by substituting itself for a legitimate program
A) adware
B) digital certificate
C) grayware
D) keylogger
E) dictionary attack
F) social engineering
G) tailgating
H) Trojan
I) zombie
J) Worm

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A Trojan is a type of malware that tricks users into opening it by substituting itself for a legitimate program.

Answer: B
 A digital certificate is a method of authentication used to verify the identity of a website or software.

Answer: C
 Grayware refers to potentially unwanted programs that are not technically classified as malware but may still cause issues on a user's computer.

Answer: D
 A keylogger is a type of malware that records keystrokes and can be used to steal sensitive information such as passwords.

Answer: F
 Social engineering refers to tactics used by attackers to manipulate users into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that may compromise security.

Answer: G
 Tailgating refers to the act of an unauthorized person following an authorized person into a secure area.

Answer: J
 A worm is a type of malware that can self-replicate and spread to other computers without the need for user interaction.

Note: Adware and Zombie were not matched as they did not have corresponding statements.

Matching Match Each Item with a Statement Below