Question 1

​A botnet has a server that is controlled by hackers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​__________ are standalone programs that masquerade as...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  zero-day​
B)  ​rootkit
C)  ​brute force
D)  ​dictionaryE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Password _________ is a measure in bits...

Question 6

​A(n)_______ password is difficult to hack.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A(n)_______ password is difficult to hack....

Question 7

​ IMSI catchers are operated by cellular service companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

​Hackers who gain control over several computers can organize them into a client-server network known as a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Hackers who gain control over several computers...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​DDoS
B)  ​TLS
C)  ​PUP
D)  ​RATE) None of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 10

​The most common types of PUPs and PUAs are toolbars and alternative browsers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​There are various encryption methods, but __________ is the encryption standard currently used worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​AES
B)  ​DDoS
C)  ​IMSI
D)  ​TLSE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

​Passwords used as encryption ________ help to make hijacked data unusable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Passwords used as encryption ________ help to...

Question 13

​Hackers can use ports to communicate with devices in botnets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

​Any data entering a digital device could be malware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​OS X devices include a utility that automatically encrypts data stored locally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

​Most mass-mailing databases are legitimately compiled from customer lists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 17

​Blacklist and header filtering is usually performed by email clients and Webmail services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​Which of the following type of attack uses password-cracking software to generate every possible combination of letters, numerals, and symbols.

Accepted Answer

A)  entropy​
B)  ​massive
C)  ​dictionary
D)  ​brute forceE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

​Microsoft uses a service called  Safe Browsing to alert users about sites to avoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

​______________ is a deceptive practice that exploits human psychology by inducing victims to interact with a digital device in a way that is not in their best interest.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Evil Twin
B)  ​Address spoofing
C)  ​Social engineering
D)  ​None of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 7: Digital Security

​A botnet has a server that is controlled by hackers.

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

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

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

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

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​A(n)_______ password is difficult to hack.

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​ IMSI catchers are operated by cellular service companies.

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​Hackers who gain control over several computers can organize them into a client-server network known as a(n)_______.

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

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​The most common types of PUPs and PUAs are toolbars and alternative browsers.

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​There are various encryption methods, but __________ is the encryption standard currently used worldwide.

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​Passwords used as encryption ________ help to make hijacked data unusable.

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​Hackers can use ports to communicate with devices in botnets.

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​Any data entering a digital device could be malware.

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​OS X devices include a utility that automatically encrypts data stored locally.

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​Most mass-mailing databases are legitimately compiled from customer lists.

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​Blacklist and header filtering is usually performed by email clients and Webmail services.

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​Which of the following type of attack uses password-cracking software to generate every possible combination of letters, numerals, and symbols.

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​Microsoft uses a service called Safe Browsing to alert users about sites to avoid.

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​______________ is a deceptive practice that exploits human psychology by inducing victims to interact with a digital device in a way that is not in their best interest.

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A botnet has a server that is controlled by hackers.

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__________ are standalone programs that masquerade as useful utilities or applications

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

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

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

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A(n)_______ password is difficult to hack.

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IMSI catchers are operated by cellular service companies.

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Hackers who gain control over several computers can organize them into a client-server network known as a(n)_______.

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

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The most common types of PUPs and PUAs are toolbars and alternative browsers.

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There are various encryption methods, but __________ is the encryption standard currently used worldwide.

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Passwords used as encryption ________ help to make hijacked data unusable.

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Hackers can use ports to communicate with devices in botnets.

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Any data entering a digital device could be malware.

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OS X devices include a utility that automatically encrypts data stored locally.

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Most mass-mailing databases are legitimately compiled from customer lists.

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False

Blacklist and header filtering is usually performed by email clients and Webmail services.

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Which of the following type of attack uses password-cracking software to generate every possible combination of letters, numerals, and symbols.

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Microsoft uses a service called Safe Browsing to alert users about sites to avoid.

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______________ is a deceptive practice that exploits human psychology by inducing victims to interact with a digital device in a way that is not in their best interest.

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