CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 - 1.2 Nyberg Exam 2024/2025 Questions with Correct Answers Malware - Correct Answer Malicious software Ransomeware - Correct Answer A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.Trojan - Correct Answer A program disguised as a harmless application that actually produces harmful results.Worm - Correct Answer Software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network.PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) - Correct Answer Software commonly installed during the process of installing desired software. While not inherently dangerous, it often does not add value for the user.Fileless malware - Correct Answer A type of malicious software that uses legitimate programs to infect a computer. It does not rely on files and leaves no footprint, making it challenging to detect and remove.Command and control - Correct Answer The puppet-master of a bot network that is able to execute actions on a number of compromised systems.Bot - Correct Answer A compromised system.Cryptomalware - Correct Answer Encodes users data into an unreadable format.Lgic bomb - Correct Answer A computer program or part of a program that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event.Spyware - Correct Answer A type of Malware that locates and saves data from users without them knowing about it.
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