Malware

This kind of malware spreads from machine to machine over a network

• Worm

• Virus

• Spyware

• Trojan

• Ransomware

A payload is

• The money a scammer gets from ransomware

• Something that will damage your computer hardware

• What the malware does when it gets on the computer

• What it costs to remove a virus

A trojan...

• Infects programs on your computer

• Pretends to be a program you want to make you download it

• Cannot be deleted

• Is legal

These types of malware are illegal

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Trojan

This kind of malware does not need the user to do anything to infect the computer

• Virus

• Adware

• Worm

• Trojan

Malware that infects normal programs is called a

(a)  

When hackers control thousands of PCs we call this a

(a)  

Spyware can

• Tell what keys you press on your computer

• Steal your files

• Listen to your conversations

• Film you

• See what websites you visit

If you find a USB memory stick then you should

• Give it to your IT team

• Wipe it to get rid of any harmful software

• Scan it for viruses

• Leave it for 48 hours to decontaminate

What is the easiest way for malware to infect your system?

• Worm

• Social Engineering

• Virus

• Trojan