Malware

Which of the following is the least likely way of getting a virus?

• Email attachment from unknown source

• Attached to files on memory sticks

• Suspicious web links

• An email from someone you know

What can a virus do to your computer? Select all that apply.

• Delete files

• Cause inappropriate adverts to appear

• Spy on what you are doing

• Steal your information

How can you protect your computer against viruses?

• Put a lock on it.

• Install an anti-virus package, scan and delete files and update it.

• Don't use it unless absolutely necessary

• Never go on the internet

How does a worm infect a computer?

• E-mail attachments
• Through security loopholes, your computer is not up to date
• Suspicious web links
• On memory sticks

How can you protect your computer against worms?

• Install anti-virus software and regularly update it.
• Update your operating system regularly.

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

• Viruses need human intervention to copy, a worm doesn't

• Viruses delete files, whereas worms don't

• Viruses corrupt data, a worm doesn't

• Viruses don't spread, whereas worms do

What is adware?

• Causes adverts to appear

• Deletes data files

• Spied on you and steals information

• Corrupts data files

How is adware malicious?

• Deletes files.

• Inappropriate and wastes your time

• Slows your pc down.

• Spies on you, collecting your information

How can a trojan infect your pc?

• On memory sticks.
• Through email attachments.
• By being disguised as legitimate software.
• Dodgy web links

What is spyware?

• Causes adverts to appear on screen.
• Software that deletes your files
• Slows your pc down.
• Collects information from you and transfers it across the internet.