COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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Users at your organization are complaining about slow systems. Examining several of them, you see that CPU utilization is extremely high and a process called “btmine” is running on each of the affected systems. You also notice each of the affected systems is communicating with an IP address outside your country on UDP port 43232. If you disconnect the network connections on the affected systems, the CPU utilization drops significantly. Based on what you’ve observed, you suspect these systems are infected with what type of malware
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Adware
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Bot
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Cryptolocker
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Armored Virus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bot-From the word robot, a bot is malware designed to automatically perform action, usually online. While most bots are harmless, one increasing use of malicious bots are botnets. Several computers are infected with bots which are programmed to quietly wait for commands provided by the attacker.
Detailed explanation-2: -Monitor user behavior via spyware or keyloggers. Access sensitive details, including social security numbers and credit card. Activate a system’s recording video and webcam. Take screenshots. Distribute malware and viruses. Format drives. Download, alter, or delete files and file systems.
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