Exam 7: Digital Security

A dropper installs a malicious program on a device, and it works with an entire program.Code injection inserts a segment of malicious code into another program.It carries only a short segment of code rather than an entire program.

Password _________ is a measure in bits of a password's unpredictability.

Which of the following would be considered spyware?

If a hacker intercepts encrypted data by way of a MITM attack, the contents of that data is not always secure.

Which of the following sequence of events best describes an online intrusion?

A cryptographic __________ is a procedure for encryption or decryption.

Which of the following is not an example of user authentication?

The best defense against malware is _____________.

Any software that secretly gathers personal information without the victim's knowledge is classified as __________.

A(n) _______ password is difficult to hack.

What is the process called when an app from a source other than an official app store is installed on a device?

A(n) ______________ attack exploits previously unknown vulnerabilities in software applications, hardware, and operating system program code.

If you feel more secure with a totally random and unique password for each of your logins, then a(n) _______________ is an excellent option.

__________ is defined as unsolicited messages that are usually sent in massive numbers using electronic mail systems.

__________ are standalone programs that masquerade as useful utilities or applications.

________ refers to any computer program designed to surreptitiously enter a digital device.

__________ is the process of modifying an executable file or data stream by adding additional commands.

It is not possible to encrypt a Windows hard drive volume.

Password managers store passwords in a(n) _________ file.

Correctly installed antivirus software will prevent all intrusions.