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