Practice Signature-Based Detection - 3.1 | Module 6: Basic Malware Analysis | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define what signature-based detection is.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how antivirus software recognizes threats.

Question 2

Easy

What is a hash signature?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the fingerprint technique.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary weakness of signature-based detection?

  • High Accuracy for Known Malware
  • Inability to Detect Zero-Day Threats
  • Fast and Efficient

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how this method would react to new attacks.

Question 2

True or False: Wildcard signatures can help detect polymorphic malware.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how malware authors try to bypass detection.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A new malware variant is reported which has similar behaviors to an existing one but uses a different signature. What implications does this have for signature-based detection?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the evolving nature of malware.

Question 2

Evaluate the effectiveness of a signature-based detection system in a scenario where malware uses heavy packing techniques. What steps can be taken to supplement this detection method?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the need for a multi-layered approach to security.

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