Network Threats (KS3)

Which of these would be the strongest password?

• p@ssw0rd

• 123456789

• l1@masAreCute1337

• strongpasswordsarelongpasswords

This is an example of a ________ email.

• Malware

• Brute Force Attack

• Denial of Service Attack

• Phishing

What is Malware?

• Bad computer equipment

• Pop up adverts on your computer

• Software designed to do harm to a computer

• Fake web sites

What is Ransomware?

• Software that sends scam emails

• Software that copies itself

• Software that you think is good software but isn't

• Software that hides your data and demands payment to release it

What most defines a computer virus?

• It crashes computers

• It can copy itself and spread to other computers

• It can spy on what you do

• It cannot be fixed

What is a Trojan?

• Software that sends scam emails

• Software that copies itself

• Software that you think is good software but isn't

• Software that hides your data and demands payment to release it

What is a D.O.S

• Denial of service

• Delay of service

• Downing of service

• Destruction of service

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.

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.

Does this look like a trust-worthy website?

• Yes

• No