Exam 7: Digital Security

_________ redirects Web site traffic to fraudulent Web sites.

___________ is a term describing spam that uses a deceptive message to trick victims into participating.

RATs can be used to create a backdoor to a victim's device that takes control of the device's camera.

________ is a 64-bit number that uniquely identifies a cellular device.

A password manager can store passwords in an encrypted file located at which of the following storage locations?

A(n) __________ is a device or software that is designed to block unauthorized access while allowing authorized communications.

A(n) __________ pings a packet of data to a port in order to see if that port is open or not.

Antivirus software's on-access scanning has a high probability of identifying zero-day exploits.

If you suspect that your computer might be infected by a zero-day exploit, launching a(n) _______________ with a product such as Malwarebytes might identify the infection.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a computer worm?

A spam __________ uses a set of rules to examine email messages and determine which are spam.

A(n) ________________ takes place when an unauthorized person gains access to a digital device by using an Internet connection and exploiting vulnerabilities in hardware or software.

A(n) ___________ is malware that arrives in a trojan disguised as legitimate software and sets up a secret communication link to a hacker.

A(n) __________ is an undocumented method of accessing a digital device.

Most trojans are not designed to replicate themselves.

A botnet has a server that is controlled by hackers.

Similar to a worm, a trojan is not designed to spread itself to other devices.

If you want to store passwords on a digital device, make sure to _________ the file in which they are stored.

When antivirus software detects malware, which of the following would not be a course of action you could take?

______________________ increases security by verifying identity based on more than just a password or PIN.