J808 4.1 Types of threats

One method which will help prevent most malware

• Click on links in emails

• Install, run and keep updated a security software package

• Open files from unknown sources

Which malware appears to be something wanted or needed by the user of a pc but in fact is hidden malware inside a valid program.

• Spyware

• Rootkit

• Bot

• Trojan horse

Which malware can remotely access a computer system without being detected by security software or the user

• Bot

• Rootkit

Which malware does not need another program and can replicate itself so it can spread to other computers?

• Worm

• Virus

• Bot

• Adware

Which type of malware generally infects files on a network and attempts to make a system unreliable?

• Worm

• Virus

• Bot

• Adware

Which type of malware holds restricts user access to a computer system until money is paid?

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Bug

• Adware

Which type of malware takes control of a computer system and may contribute to a DDoS attack?

• Bot

• Bug

• Spyware

• Adware

What is malware?

• A virus

• Software that works against the interests of you or your computer

• The name of all of the threats we are learning

What am I? I try to get users to input important information into a fake website often through an email or text link.

• Phishing

• Pharming

• Quid pro quo

• Baiting

Which of these makes a promise of a service in exchange for information?

• Quid pro quo

• Baiting

• Pretexting