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Q2: The Conficker worm is notable because:
* It is Cuba’s first attempt at cyberwarfare.
* Computer experts have found it particularly difficult to eradicate.
* It is the fastest spreading worm of all time.
* All of the above.
Computer experts have found it particularly difficult to eradicate.
Q1: A program with a benign capability that conceals another, sinister purpose is called a:
* Virus.
* Worm.
* Trojan horse.
* Rogue.
Trojan horse.
Q3: The Internet worm was released by:
* John Barlow.
* Katie Hafner.
* John Markoff.
* Robert Morris, Jr.
Robert Morris, Jr.
Q4: A software program that responds to commands sent by a command-and-control program located on an external computer is called a:
* Bot.
* Spoof.
* Virus.
* Worm.
Bot.
Q6: An intentional action designed to prevent legitimate users from making use of a computer service is called:
* A bombing run.
* A curtain closer.
* A denial-of-service attack.
* An electronic overdose.
A denial-of-service attack.
Q5: Manipulating someone within an organization to gain access to confidential information is called:
* Diving.
* Hacking.
* Phreaking.
* Social engineering.
Social engineering.
Q7: Anonymous is:
* An activist group that promotes the interests of the Recording Industry Association of America.
* A loosely organized group of hacktivists that claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack on Church of Scientology Web sites.
* The name given to the People’s Liberation Army group that was responsible for more than 100 intrusions around the world.
* The name of the group that launched the Stuxnet worm.
A loosely organized group of hacktivists that claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack on Church of Scientology Websites.
Q8: A self-contained program that spreads through a computer network by exploiting security holes is called a:
* Rogue.
* Trojan horse.
* Virus.
* Worm.
Worm.
