Hackers and Malware

Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:

• copyright infringement

• hacking

• virus attack

• data theft

You can protect yourself against spam or fraudulent emails by:

• using a spam filter

• never clicking on links that you are suspicious of

• being aware of different types of fraudulent email

• all of the above

Under the Computer Misuse Act, it is illegal to:

• look at someone else’s computer files without permission

• look at someone else’s computer files without permission with intent to commit further criminal offences

• change data on someone else’s computer files without permission

• all of the above

Hackers:

• will destroy your computer hardware

• are rarely able to steal personal data

• sometimes steal passwords so they can access your online account

• can only steal one password at a time

You can protect your files from unauthorised access by:

• only allowing your friends and family to know your passwords

• making frequent backups

• choosing a strong password and changing it regularly

• never using computers in a public place such as a library

12. A computer virus is a small program which:

• will destroy your computer screen

• you may accidentally transmit to other computers

• can only be sent via email

• can never be removed from your computer

13. “Malware” is:

• a type of scam

• unwanted software installed without permission

• security software to detect viruses

• a software bug

14. Which of these is a sign of malware on your computer?

• You receive a fraudulent email

• Your browser alerts you it has blocked a pop-up window

• Your homepage has changed unexpectedly

• Your browser alerts you to update to a newer version

15. A computer virus may:

• overwrite your files and corrupt your data

• steal important information from your computer

• use a lot of memory and slow down your computer

• all of the above

16. Which of the following is true?

• It is easy to spot when your computer has a virus

• Viruses cannot be spread via email

• Viruses can completely destroy all the data on your computer

• Anti-virus software will always prevent a virus from attacking your computer