An umbrella term that describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems.
Which Malware program is being described?

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8th - 11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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
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