Question

question 7
2 pts
______ floods a computer with requests until it shuts down and refuses to answer any requests for information.
a trojan horse
a polymorphic virus
a ddos attack
pretexting
question 8
2 pts
when malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browsers ability to find web addresses, it is known as ______.
phishing
pharming
pretexting
polymorphing
question 9
2 pts
using your computer for non - work activities while you are being paid to work is known as ______.
cypersquatting
cybersleeping
cyberloafing
cyberbrowsing

Explanation:

Question 7

• A Trojan horse is malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.
• A polymorphic virus can change its form to avoid detection.
• A DDoS (Distributed Denial - of - Service) attack floods a computer with requests, overwhelming it.
• Pretexting is a form of social engineering where an attacker creates a false scenario.

• Phishing is an attempt to obtain sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity.
• Pharming is when malicious code redirects browser requests, often by altering DNS settings.
• Pretexting is social engineering.
• Polymorphing is related to virus mutation.

• Cyberslacking refers to using work - provided computers for non - work activities during work hours.
• Cybersleeping is not a standard term in this context.
• Cyberbullying is using digital means to harass.
• Cyberstalking is a form of online harassment.

Answer:

C. A DDoS attack

Question 8