Y9 ICT Unit 1 Cybersecurity Lesson 4 - Malware

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Malware

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A type of software that is designed to harm or exploit computers

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Malicious (in the context of malware)

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Harmful and intended to cause damage

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What is a virus in the context of computer malware?

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A self-replicating software that modifies files maliciously

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What is the main purpose of a worm?

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To self-replicate and cause disruption by using system resources

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What does ransomware do?

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It locks a computer and encrypts files, preventing access

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What is a Trojan in computer terms?

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A software that appears useful but performs malicious actions

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What is spyware?

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Unwanted software that monitors and gathers information

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What is adware?

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A software that infects a computer to display malicious ads

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What is a botnet?

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A large collection of malware-infected devices controlled by an attacker

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What is a DDoS attack?

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An attack that involves sending multiple requests to a server to overwhelm it