Practice Worms (1.2) - Basic Malware Analysis - Introductory Cyber Security
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Question 1 Easy

What is a worm in cybersecurity?

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of worms versus viruses.

Question 2 Easy

Give one example of how a worm propagates.

💡 Hint: Recall the propagation mechanisms we discussed.

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Question 1

What distinguishes a worm from a virus?

Worms need a host
Worms are standalone
Worms are always harmless

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of both malware types.

Question 2

True or False: Worms can exploit zero-day vulnerabilities.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what zero-day exploits are.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a detailed description of a scenario where a worm propagating in a corporate network could lead to a significant security breach. Include factors like resource consumption, backdoor creation, and data theft.

💡 Hint: Think about how each element—resource usage, backdoor creation, and information theft—contributes to overall risk.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a comprehensive security strategy for a company to guard against worm attacks. Include prevention, detection, and response components.

💡 Hint: Consider multi-layered security approaches along with employee training.

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