Cybercrime and Malware

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Hacking is....

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Controlling a persons computer without their permission

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Which one of these is "a type of malware that blocks a user's access to the files on their computer. A ransom is usually demanded to restore access to files"?

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Ransomware

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Malware is a program that helps your computer

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False

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Which one of these is "a piece of malware that is hidden inside a data file or software app"?

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Trojan

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Phishing is..

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Sending e-mails to people to collect information

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Identity Theft is....

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Pretending to be someone else

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Which one of these is "a piece of malware that infects any file it comes into contact with, causing the malware to spread"?

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Virus

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Spamming is....

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Phoning a person to get control of their computer

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Which one of these is "malware that records a user's activity on a computer and sends a record of the user's actions over the internet to a cybercriminal."?

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Spyware

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Which one of these is "malware that causes unwanted adverts to be displayed on a computer"? Options: Virus, Trojan, Ransomware, Adware, Spyware

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Adware