WinZiP has a submenu listed under the File menu that contains a list of the last 10 ZIP files accessed on the computer. Which software trait is WinZiP using?

  1. Adware
  2. BHO hijacker
  3. Usage tracker
  4. User feedback agents

What's a spyware EULA typically used for?

  1. Allowing a remote server on the Internet to monitor user actions
  2. Attempting to prevent a user from uninstalling spyware through a legal agreement
  3. Exploiting a security flaw in a Web browser
  4. Monitoring the operating system to prevent spyware from being installed

True or False: Advertisement banners on Web pages or in applications can be used as spyware.

  1. True
  2. False

True or False: Microsoft Internet Explorer's Security Zones feature will always prevent security flaws from being exploited.

  1. True
  2. False

What are the main differences between spyware (malware) and generic viruses?
(Check all that apply.)

  1. Spyware usually announces its presence through banners, pop-ups, and toolbars whereas a virus usually tries to stay hidden as long as possible.
  2. Viruses normally earn their creators money.
  3. Once a machine is infected, spyware looks for other machines and tries to infect them as well.
  4. Spyware is often written by professionals and companies, whereas viruses are written by anonymous individuals.

What are Web site cookies a good example of?

  1. Spyware or malware
  2. A legitimate feature that can also be used for spyware purposes
  3. Advert syndication systems
  4. ActiveX Control security issues