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Concept 2.4 · Malware Types
Understanding Malware Types
Malware is malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
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Scenario: You're a security analyst. Multiple machines are suddenly encrypting files and displaying ransom notes—but no user reported clicking suspicious links.
What type of malware is this, and how did it likely spread?
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Concept 2.4 · Assessment
What distinguishes a worm from other types of malware?
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Log Analysis
Identify the security incident
Review the following security logs. Select the log entries that indicate a successful brute force attack.
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