Types of Malware

Which of these are a sign your device is infected with malware

• The device speeds up

• Lots of popups appear

• The device slows down

• You get a ransom demand

The word malware stands for

___________ software.

Pick the missing word

• malfunctioning

• malformed

• malignant

• malicious

Which of these is NOT a category of malware

• Worm

• Virus

• Snake

• Trojan

• Quiz

How can a virus infect your computer?

• Through security loopholes

• Suspicious web links

• Disguised as legitimate software

• Email attachments

How can a worm infect your computer?

• Through security loopholes

• Suspicious web links

• Disguised as legitimate software

• Email attachments

How can a Trojan infect your computer?

• Through security loopholes

• Suspicious web links

• Disguised as legitimate software

• Email attachments

Which types of malware can self replicate

• Trojan

• Virus

• Spyware

• Adware

• Worm

Malware is a generic term for software that :

• replicates itself and spread to other computers

• hides on a computers and gathers information to pass on.

• is designed to cause harm to the system it infects.

• encrypts data on the system

What is ransomware?

• Malware that steals your personal information

• Malware that steals your money

• Someone steals your computer and returns it when you pay them money

• Locks your computer till you pay money

What information can spyware gather

• usernames

• passwords

• details about your internet usage

• bank details

• data from your computer