A Leve Computer Science Malware

Word Cloud

Name one type of malware

Match

Match the following cyber-attack vectors

• Domain Shadowing

• Malvertising

• SQL Injection

• DDOS

• Social Engineering

A technique used to deceive users into providing sensitive information

Online advertisements that contain malicious content

A code injection technique that exploits vulnerabilities in databases

A type of attack that aims to make a service unavailable

Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information

• A technique used to deceive users into providing sensitive information

• Online advertisements that contain malicious content

• A code injection technique that exploits vulnerabilities in databases

• A type of attack that aims to make a service unavailable

• Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information

Open Ended

Phishing is the most common cyber-attack vector.

Explain what is meant by the term ‘cyber-attack vector’.

Open Ended

Describe two other cyber-attack vectors

Match

Match the following malware to their definitions

• Virus

• Trojan

• Worm

• Ransomware

Malicious software that replicates itself

A type of malware disguised as legitimate software

A self-replicating program that spreads across networks

Malware that demands payment to restore access

• Malicious software that replicates itself

• A type of malware disguised as legitimate software

• A self-replicating program that spreads across networks

• Malware that demands payment to restore access

Open Ended

Explain how worms differ from viruses in both how they spread and how they affect systems. [4 marks]

Open Ended

A user receives an email with a link to a “free game”. After clicking the link and installing the program, their keystrokes are recorded and sent to a remote server.

a) Identify the type of malware involved.
(1 mark)
b) Explain how this malware operates.
(3 marks)