Malware

What is Malware?

• Types of  Networks
• Types of Hardware
• Types of Software
• Types of Viruses

By combining the words 'malicious' and 'software' we get the word 'malware'. What does malicious mean?

• Malicious means delicious.
• Malicious means Mali Juice.
• Malicious means harmful.
• Malicious means dangerous

How does malware get onto your computer?

• Email attachments or links
• By visiting dodgy websites
• On USB sticks
• All of the above

Malware is made to stop your device from running properly and sometimes to steal your information.

• True
• False

Which is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus
• Worm
• Trojan horse
• Phishing email

Malware will slow down your internet connection.

• True
• False

What is a virus?

• blocking access until money is paid
• A piece of code that can copy itself and attack a computer
• Sends information covertly 
• when someone steals your computer

What is the most common way people's computers get infected by a virus?

• Receive a call
• Install a new hardware
• Download email attachments
• None of these

What does a virus need to be able to multiply?

• A person
• A download
• A host (something to attach to)
• An unsuspecting victim

What can a virus do to your computer?

• Delete / corrupt files

• Cause inappropriate adverts to appear
• Spy on what you are doing
• Steal your infotrmation