Learning Activity Sheet_2A

What do you call a malicious program that is disguised as a useful program but once downloaded or installed, leaves your PC unprotected which allows hackers to get your information?

• Worm

• Trojan

• Spyware

Which of the following are types of malware? (choose 3 items only)

• Virus

• Worm

• Spam

• Spyware

It is a program designed to send you advertisements. It is used mostly as pop ups.

• Spam

• Adware

• Virus

• Spyware

An attempt to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details.

• Malware

• Phishing

• Spam

• Virus

A malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another either through the internet and local networks or data storage like flash drives and CDs.

• Spyware

• Trojan

• Spam

• Virus