An umbrella term that describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems.
Which Malware program is being described?

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Computers
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8th - 11th Grade
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Margaret Bajada
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Viruses
Malware
Worms
Rootkits
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Marta is playing an online arcade game. The picture shows how her computer screen appears. Which type of malware is it?
Spyware
Popups
Adware
Trojan Horse
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
John has downloaded an unknown, free video editing program.
After opening and using the program, John noticed that when accessing his web browser he is being redirected to unfamiliar websites and also found missing files on his computer.
What appeared to be a good FREE software was actually a _________________.
Trojan Horse
Virus
Worm
Spyware
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Joseph has downloaded a pirated movie. After watching the movie and accepting some terms and conditions, his computer has suddenly slowed down and programs crash.
_____________ has replicated itself and spread to other computer files.
Rootkit
Virus
Ransomware
Spyware
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A cybercriminal has managed to remotely control Mark's computer by changing the access permissions and disabling his security software program.
The malware program that Mark has on his computer is a ______________.
Trojan Horse
Rootkit
Worm
Ransomware
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
________________ gathered data about Paola, and forwarded the personal and private data to a third-party without her consent.
This malware program has also affected Paola's network and performance by slowing down her daily activities on her computer.
Spyware
Adware
Rootkit
Ransomware
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Sam has received a spam attached via Messenger (Instant Messaging program). He opened the attachment and a _____________ automatically downloaded itself on his computer.
This malware has spread copies of itself from computer to computer (which were part of Sam's FB friend list).
Rootkit
Adware
Worm
Virus
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Roy cannot access his computer's files. His computer has been frozen entirely.
Cybercriminals have demanded Roy to pay a fine via his credit card in order for his files to be decrypted. His computer has been infected with a ___________________.
Ransomware
Virus
Worm
Trojan Horse
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