Practice Types Of Malware (1) - Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

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Question 1.
What is a virus in terms of malware?
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Think about how viruses infect living organisms.
Question 2.
Name one characteristic of worms.
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Consider their ability to replicate themselves.
3Question 3.
What type of malware self-replicates without user action?
- Virus
- Worm
- Trojan
- Spyware
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Think about what spreads on its own.
4Question 4.
True or False: A keylogger is designed to disable your computer.
- True
- False
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Consider its true function.
Question 5.
Consider a network that just suffered an attack. Which types of malware could likely be involved, and how would each affect the network?
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Think about the characteristics of each malware type.
Question 6.
Design a security protocol for a company to prevent malware infections. Which types of malware will you focus on and why?
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Consider the strengths and weaknesses of different malware types when formulating your policy.

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