Computer Cyber Security RF1

Standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it.

• Malicious Code

• Computer Worm

• Anti Virus Software

• Computer Virus

type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.

• Computer Virus

• Computer Worm

• MyDoom

• Malicious Code

type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.

• Computer Virus

• Computer Worm

• MyDoom

• Malicious Code

What is software?

• Viruses on your computer
• Programs used by a computer
• Documents used to type information on
• Harmful information

By combining the words 'malicious' and 'software' we get the word 'malware'. What does malicious mean?

• Malicious means delicious.
• Malicious means Mali Juice.
• Malicious means harmful.
• None of these

How does malware get onto your computer?

• Email attachments or links
• By visiting dodgy websites
• On USB sticks
• All of the above

Malware is made to stop your device from running properly and sometimes to steal your information.

• True
• False

Which is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus
• Worm
• Trojan horse
• Sandwich

Which are common types of malware?

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Key Logger

• Mouse Hacker

• Windows Breaker

Which of these are common methods that could be used to infect a computer with malware?

• spam email

• out of date firewall

• Distributed denial of service

• bookmarking a page

• variable computer synchroniser