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Answered: A computer program carrying a malicious segment that joins itself to other executable component or an application program is called ___________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:12:06 +0000

b)Virus

A computer program carrying a malicious segment that joins itself to other executable component or an application program is called Virus

Answered: Malicious code activated by a specific event or when a specific condition is met is known as _________.

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a)Logic bomb

Malicious code activated by a specific event or when a specific condition is met is known as Logic bomb

Answered: Which of the following is/are steps included in Static Analysis?

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c)Both

Extracting readable strings and File fingerprinting are steps included in Static Analysis

Answered: Malicious software gathering information about users without their consent/knowledge is called _________.

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a)Spyware

Malicious software gathering information about users without their consent/knowledge is called Spyware

Answered: Which of the following option/options is/are steps included in Dynamic Analysis?

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d)All the options

Registry Analysis, Network Analysis and File System Modification are steps included in Dynamic Analysis

Answered: Which of the following types of files is supported by IDA pro?

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d).png

IDA pro supports .png types of files

Answered: Malware that limits access to a computer system by locking the entire system down or encrypting files or until the user executes a requested action is called ________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:07:48 +0000

d)Ransomware

Malware that limits access to a computer system by locking the entire system down or encrypting files or until the user executes a requested action is called Ransomware

Answered: Which one of these is a Windows Hashing Tool?

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a)sha256sum is a Windows Hashing Tool

Answered: Dynamic malware analysis doesn’t need a lab set-up to run malware samples.

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a)True

Dynamic malware analysis doesn’t need a lab set-up to run malware samples.

Answered: The process by which malware avoids detection by changing the underlying code is known as polymorphism.

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a)True

The process by which malware avoids detection by changing the underlying code is known as polymorphism.

Answered: Adware can trace browsing habits to provide better-targeted ads based on users interests.

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a)True

Adware can trace browsing habits to provide better-targeted ads based on users interests.

Answered: Wireshark can be used to steal sensitive information over a network.

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a)True

Wireshark can be used to steal sensitive information over a network.

Answered: Which of the following options are the common phases of malware analysis?

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c)Static and Dynamic analysis are the common phases of malware analysis

Answered: Which of the following fields in a PE file specifies the address of the instruction that should be executed first after loading the executable?

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d)Entry Point fields in a PE file specifies the address of the instruction that should be executed first after loading the executable

Answered: In computer security, a component of the malware, which is responsible for performing malicious action is referred to as _________.

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a)Payload

In computer security, a component of the malware, which is responsible for performing malicious action is referred to as Payload

Answered: Which of the following is an example of spyware?

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d)Keylogger is an example of spyware

Answered: Which of the following tools fully supports the idea of breakpoints?

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d)Debugger tools fully supports the idea of breakpoints

Answered: A collection of computers infected with malicious tool/software under control of a hacker is called _________.

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b)Botnet

A collection of computers infected with malicious tool/software under control of a hacker is called Botnet

Answered: Pick the right hashing algorithm from the following options.

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a)MD5 is an hashing algorithm

Answered: Data files containing detection and/or remediation code that antivirus or antispyware products use to identify malware is known as ___________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:59:47 +0000

a)Signature files

Data files containing detection and/or remediation code that antivirus or antispyware products use to identify malware is known as Signature files

Answered: Which one of the following option is a debugging tool?

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d)WinDbg is a debugging tool

Answered: Time Stamp of a file can be viewed with the help of PEview.

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a)True

Time Stamp of a file can be viewed with the help of PEview.

Answered: Adware tracks browsing habits to provide better-targeted ads based on users interests.

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a)True

Adware tracks browsing habits to provide better-targeted ads based on users interests.

Answered: In computer security, the component of the malware, which is responsible for performing malicious action is referred to as ___________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:56:39 +0000

d)Payload

In computer security, the component of the malware, which is responsible for performing malicious action is referred to as payload

Answered: Which of the following option is also called a crypto-malware?

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a)Ransomware is also called a crypto-malware

Answered: _______________ is used by a hacker, in order to mask intrusion and obtain administrator permissions to a computer.

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d)Rootkit is used by a hacker, in order to mask intrusion and obtain administrator permissions to a computer.

Answered: Type of malware that performs unwanted and harmful actions in disguise of a legitimate program is known as _________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:54:49 +0000

a)Trojan

Type of malware that performs unwanted and harmful actions in disguise of a legitimate program is known as Trojan

Answered: A network of infected systems under the control of a hacker, whose intention is to damage other computer networks by making them unavailable is called __________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:54:09 +0000

c)Trojan

A network of infected systems under the control of a hacker, whose intention is to damage other computer networks by making them unavailable is called Trojan

Answered: Harmful programs utilized to disrupt computer operation, collect sensitive information or get access to private computer systems are generally known as ___________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:47:05 +0000

d)All the options

Harmful programs utilized to disrupt computer operation, collect sensitive information or get access to private computer systems are generally known as Rootkit, Adware and Viruses.

Answered: A computer program comprising a malicious segment that connects itself to an application program or other executable component is known as __________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:45:44 +0000

a)Virus

A computer program comprising a malicious segment that connects itself to an application program or other executable component is known as Virus

Answered: A type of Trojan installed through an exploit or an email attachment onto a PC is known as _____________.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:45:06 +0000

c)Downloader

A type of Trojan installed through an exploit or an email attachment onto a PC is known as downloader