Quiz – Malware Defense Recognition

Which malware type self-replicates across networks by exploiting vulnerabilities without user intervention?

Which malware requires host file execution and spreads through direct user action?

Which malware disguises malicious payload within legitimate application packages?

Which NIST publication establishes formal malware classification frameworks?

Match each malware type to its distinguishing behavior.

A workstation shows unexpected process spawning, outbound connections to unknown hosts, and keystroke capture, with no self-replication. Which malware is most likely present?