Which of the following best describes the risk associated with a Trojan? It gains administrator-level access to a computer or network without the system or users detecting its presence. It locks you out of programs and data on your computer until you pay a fee to regain access. It displays unwanted advertisements on your computer.

Q: A system-degrading attack

A: Answer in Step 2

Q: Both browser add-ons and independent password managers store and arrange user credentials. Should I…

A: 1) Browser add-ons and independent password managers serve the purpose of securely storing and…

Q: You can obtain a full rundown of all the forms and purposes malware may serve.

A: Malware is software designed to harm computers, networks, or users. It uses different forms and…

Q: There are two different kinds of password managers: standalone applications and browser-based…

A: Independent programs known as standalone password managers are dedicated to Safeguarding and…

Q: Virus operation that attaches itself to executables. Why is this executable being reworked, and how…

A: When a virus attaches itself to executables, it means that it infects and modifies existing…

Q: A user's account is secured by two sorts of authentication methods: a password or security question,…

A: The above question is solved in step 2 :-

Q: Regarding the incident handling procedure, this activity is done:       "check that the antivirus…

A: Antivirus are tools that are made to protect a system from various kinds of fraudulent attacks.

Q: DDoS attacks may be conducted by a lone individual, however it is unclear exactly how they work.

A: INTRODUCTION: This kind of assault, which is known as a DDoS attack, is an effort to bring a whole…

Q: an executable executable that a computer virus has attached itself to. What should be altered in the…

A: an executable executable that a computer virus has attached itself to. What should be altered in the…

Q: DDoS attacks may be conducted by a lone individual, however it is unclear exactly how they work.

A: Introduction: A DDoS attack is an effort to bring down a network or web server by saturating it with…

Q: Hash passwords instead of encrypting them before storing them in a file.

A: GIVEN: If we must save passwords in a file, why is hashing them better than encrypting the password…

Q: Differentiate between Active attacks and Passive attacks.

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Q: Programs that appear to be harmless and from legitimate sources, but trick the user into installing…

A: A Trojan Horse is a type of malicious software that disguises itself as a seemingly harmless or…

Q: A virus is malicious computer code that reproduces itself on the same computer. True O False

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Q: Password Spraying almost always causes account lockouts and therefore is not a popular attack…

A: In Password Spraying, attackers uses brute force attack in which hackers test multiple user accounts…

Q: How can you protect yourself against a downgrade attack, and what exactly is that?

A: Downgrade attacks-  Downgrade attacks can be particularly effective against systems or devices that…

Q: Describe the process through which a downgrade attack occurs.

A: Answer: We will discuss here process through which a downgrade attack occurs Downgrade attack is the…

Q: It is essential to understand that password managers come into one of two categories: stand-alone…

A: Password managers may be either independent programmes or browser extensions. To avoid forgetting…

Q: There are two different kinds of password managers: standalone applications and browser-based…

A: Independent programs known as standalone password managers are dedicated to Safeguarding and…

Q: Maintaining computer security in a virtual environment can be difficult.

A: In a near environment, present are sole challenges to maintaining computer safety Unlike physical…

Q: Explain offline password attacks. Describe two attack techniques.

A: Computers store passwords in hash form once they are formed. Your password's hash value is computed…

Q: Explain the purpose and key features of Windows Defender, and how does it compare to third-party…

A: Microsoft's integrated antivirus and antimalware program, known as Windows Defender, comes with…

Q: Is there a method that an attacker might disguise his or her equipment on the infected computer?

A: Insider vengeance: While hostile insider assaults are fewer than other types of attacks on your…

Q: Describe the concept of security as it relates to the operating system.

A: The process of assuring an operating system's availability, integrity, and secrecy. "OS security"…

Q: The ease with which permission lists may be modified makes it imperative that they be encrypted and…

A: 1) Permission lists refer to a set of access controls that define which users or groups are…

Q: DDoS attacks may be conducted by a lone individual, however it is unclear exactly how they work.

A: Introduction: How botnets are built and put to use in DDoS attacks is something that must be…

Q: As new technologies are created and applied, it has an effect on the process of updating Internet…

A: Given: As new technologies are created and applied, it has an effect on the process of updating…

Q: You can receive a comprehensive list of all the different malware functions and variations.

A: Introduction: Malware, ransomware, and spyware are all examples of malicious software that fall…

Q: Explaining the mechanics of how a virus may embed itself in an application. How much does the…

A: Viruses are malicious software programs that can infect computer systems and cause damage. They…

Q: What type of malware receives its name based on its main intention of monitoring a user’s activity…

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Q: What countermeasures should you take against a downgrade attack?

A: 1. The study of secure communication techniques that allow only the sender and intended recipient of…

Q: Explaining the inner workings of a virus that modifies executables. When and how should the…

A: Malware, short for malicious software, is a broad term used to describe any program or code intended…

Q: When users are authenticated using passwords, a remote attacker, also known as a client attack, may…

A: Remote client attacks refer to the unauthorized access of a system by an attacker not physically…

Q: When a security scanning device fails to detect malicious activity, this is known as a false

A: Answer is given below

Q: File virus attaches itself to the

A: A file-infecting virus may also be known as a file injector. A file-infecting virus is a type of…

Q: Zero-day exploits are extremely risky because of their one-of-a-kind characteristics.

A: Security flaws that have recently been identified and exploited are known as "zero-day"…

Q: This type of malware uses recent or unknown vulnerabilities to attack a system before it is known…

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Q: It is essential to understand that password managers come into one of two categories: stand-alone…

A: Your solution is given below -