Shared Flashcard Set

Details

CompTia + Guide to Network Securitty
Chapter 2 quiz study set
10
Computer Networking
Undergraduate 1
05/11/2022

Additional Computer Networking Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
A polymorphic virus changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed.
Definition
FALSE
Term
A remote access Trojan has the basic functionality of a Trojan but also gives the threat actor unauthorized remote access to the victim's computer by using specially configured communication protocols.
Definition
TRUE
Term
A series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command and are often used to automate a complex set of tasks or a repeated series of tasks are known as:
Definition
A MACRO
Term
A virus that infects an executable program file is known as?
Definition
PROGRAM VIRUS
Term
Malware that locks or prevents a device from functioning properly until a fee has been paid is known as:
Definition
RANSOMWARE
Term
One of the armored virus infection techniques utilizes encryption to make virus code more difficult to detect, in addition to separating virus code into different pieces and inject these pieces throughout the infected program code. What is the name for this technique?
Definition
SWISS CHEESE
Term
Select below the type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but contains something malicious:
Definition
TROJAN
Term
What type of undocumented yet benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks?
Definition
EASTER EGG
Term
Which of the following is malicious computer code that reproduces itself on the same computer?
Definition
VIRUS
Term
Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various instances of malware by using the primary trait that the malware possesses?
Definition
SOURCE
Supporting users have an ad free experience!