Practice Viruses (1.1) - Basic Malware Analysis - Introductory Cyber Security
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Question 1 Easy

What is the definition of a computer virus?

💡 Hint: Think about how it spreads and requires something to attach to.

Question 2 Easy

Name one method a virus uses to propagate.

💡 Hint: Consider how users might inadvertently open infected files.

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Question 1

What is a computer virus?

A self-replicating program
A harmless software
A system tool

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition we just discussed.

Question 2

True or False: A virus can spread without user interaction.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of how viruses operate.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the consequences of a computer virus outbreak in a corporate environment. What immediate actions should IT take to mitigate damage?

💡 Hint: Think about the order of operations in managing an outbreak.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explore how viruses exploit social engineering techniques to propagate. Provide examples and preventative strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider how users interact with emails and what makes them susceptible.

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