📏CPA EXAM PREP

Security

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How does a worm differ from a virus?

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A worm self-propagates; a virus needs a host file.

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Why is ransomware especially dangerous?

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It encrypts data and demands payment for recovery.

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Why is phishing effective as an attack?

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It exploits human trust rather than technical weakness.

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How does a DoS attack threaten security?

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It overwhelms resources and denies availability.

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