Which Malware program is being described?

Which Malware program is being described?

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Computers

8th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An umbrella term that describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems.

Back

Malware

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Marta is playing an online arcade game. The picture shows how her computer screen appears. Which type of malware is it?

Back

Adware

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What appeared to be a good FREE software was actually a _________________?

Back

Trojan Horse

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

_____________ has replicated itself and spread to other computer files.

Back

Virus

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The malware program that Mark has on his computer is a ______________.

Back

Rootkit

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

________________ gathered data about Paola, and forwarded the personal and private data to a third-party without her consent. This malware program has also affected Paola's network and performance by slowing down her daily activities on her computer.

Back

Spyware

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sam has received a spam attached via Messenger (Instant Messaging program). He opened the attachment and a _____________ automatically downloaded itself on his computer. This malware has spread copies of itself from computer to computer (which were part of Sam's FB friend list).

Back

Worm

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Roy cannot access his computer's files. His computer has been frozen entirely. Cybercriminals have demanded Roy to pay a fine via his credit card in order for his files to be decrypted. His computer has been infected with a ___________________.

Back

Ransomware