eSecurity (AS): Practice Questions

What is the primary function of Adware, a type of malware?

An attacker contacts a victim via telephone, impersonating a technical support officer to trick them into revealing their network credentials. This specific type of social engineering is known as:

Which combination correctly pairs a physical method and a software method for preventing malware introduction and spread, according to security best practices?

What is the primary characteristic of a Worm that distinguishes it from a standard computer virus?

What is the fundamental functional difference between a Trojan and a Malicious Bot?

Identify the type of malware that is designed specifically to gather a user's sensitive information, such as banking details or browsing history, without their knowledge or consent.

Describe the primary function of a hardware firewall in preventing the misuse of personal data stored within an organisation's internal network.

Explain the operational difference between a Trojan and a Rootkit, focusing on how a Rootkit specifically gains control over the operating system kernel to maintain concealment and privileges.

Types of Malware

Identify and describe the primary function and typical mode of operation for three different types of malware from the list below:

(a) Worm

(b) Ransomware

(c) Spyware

Malware Prevention Strategies

Organisations use a combination of software and physical methods to prevent malware infections.

(a) Describe the difference in functionality between anti-virus software and anti-spyware software.

(b) Explain two physical methods that can be employed by an organisation to prevent the introduction or spread of malware within their IT systems.

(c) State one severe consequence for an organisation resulting from an act of industrial espionage carried out using malware.