Quiz 3: Internet safety, cyber security and encryption

A piece of malware that can copy itself across a network is called a

• Virus

• worm

• Trojan

A piece of malware that tricks users by pretending to be a helpful program is called a

• Virus

• worm

• Trojan

A piece of malware that tricks users by pretending to be a helpful program is called a

• Virus

• worm

• Trojan

A piece of malicious code that is attached to another program is called a

• Virus

• worm

• Trojan

Which one or more of the following is a way in which malware can infect a new device?

• Programs that say they will help you cheat on a game

• Pirated software

• Email attachments

• Programs bundled with free downloads

True or false? Anti-malware software will scan new programs for malicious code.

• True

• False

True or false? Anti-malware software never needs to be updated.

• True

• False

True or false? A firewall is used to stop phishing emails.

• True

• False

True or false? A firewall is used to stop messages being sent from your computer without your knowledge.

• True

• False

True or false? System updates usually focus on small changes to your system and you don’t need to install them.

• True

• False