Types Of Malware And Cybersecurity Threats

TYPES OF MALWARE AND CYBERSECURITY THREATS Virus - RIGHT ANSWER -A self-replicating program that infects other programs, causing damage or displaying unwanted content. It requires human action to spread. Trojan Horse - RIGHT ANSWER -A deceptive program disguised as useful but contains malicious code. It can allow unauthorized access or destroy data. Worm - RIGHT ANSWER -A self-replicating program that spreads automatically across networks, exploiting security flaws without human intervention. Spyware - RIGHT ANSWER -Software that secretly collects user data and transmits it to an external party, often for advertising or fraud purposes. Keylogger - RIGHT ANSWER -A type of spyware that records keystrokes to capture sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers. Drive-by Download - RIGHT ANSWER -Automatic installation of malicious software when visiting a compromised website, often exploiting unpatched systems. Ransomware - RIGHT ANSWER -Malware that encrypts files and demands payment for their release. Scareware - RIGHT ANSWER -Fake security alerts that trick users into purchasing useless or harmful software. Social Engineering - RIGHT ANSWER -Manipulating people through deception to gain access to systems or sensitive information, often by posing as a trusted source. Spam - RIGHT ANSWER -Unsolicited bulk messages, typically sent via email. Phishing - RIGHT ANSWER -Deceptive emails or websites that mimic trusted sources to steal sensitive information (e.g., passwords, financial details). Spear Phishing - RIGHT ANSWER -A targeted version of phishing, aimed at specific individuals or organizations. Denial of Service (DoS) Attack - RIGHT ANSWER -An attack that overwhelms a network or service, making it unavailable. Distributed DoS (DDoS) - RIGHT ANSWER -A larger-scale attack using multiple devices (zombies) to flood a target. Zombie - RIGHT ANSWER -A compromised computer used remotely by hackers for malicious activities, like DoS attacks or spam distribution. Botnet - RIGHT ANSWER -A network of zombie computers controlled by a hacker. Click Fraud - RIGHT ANSWER -Falsely generating clicks on online ads to profit or harm competitors. Identity Theft - RIGHT ANSWER -Stealing and using another person's personal information without their consent. Shoulder Surfing - RIGHT ANSWER -Spying on someone entering sensitive data (e.g., PIN, password) by looking over their shoulder. Dumpster Diving - RIGHT ANSWER -Searching through discarded documents to find confidential information. Catfishing - RIGHT ANSWER -Creating fake social media profiles to deceive and manipulate others, often for romantic scams. Cookies - RIGHT ANSWER -Websites create cookies using scripts (like JavaScript) or through server responses.