Chapter 1Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

THE COMPTIA SECURITY+ EXAM SY0-501 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • images 1.1 Given a scenario, analyze indicators of compromise and determine the type of malware.
    • Viruses
    • Crypto-malware
    • Ransomware
    • Worm
    • Trojan
    • Rootkit
    • Keylogger
    • Adware
    • Spyware
    • Bots
    • RAT
    • Logic bomb
    • Backdoor
  • images 1.2 Compare and contrast types of attacks.
    • Social engineering
      • Phishing
      • Spear phishing
      • Whaling
      • Vishing
      • Tailgating
      • Impersonation
    • Dumpster diving
    • Shoulder surfing
    • Hoax
    • Watering hole attack
    • Principles (reasons ...

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