Cyber Security Homework 2

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

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 might a botnet be used for? Tick all that apply.

• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

• Sending phishing emails

• Use your computer's processing power

• Carry out hacking attacks

What is the purpose of anti-virus software?

• To detect and remove viruses

• To prevent hackers from accessing the network

• To block unauthorised connections to the network

• To stop a virus from attacking the network

Which of the following is BAD advice for protecting your computer against infection?

• None of these

• Use up-to-date anti-virus software and always download the latest definitions

• Open email attachments if they look interesting

• Only download files from reputable internet sites

I undertake an automated process and can take control of a computer system.

What Am I?

• Worm

• Virus

• Hacker

• Bot

How can we prevent Malware attacks? (Select 2)

• Install Anti-Virus

• Make sure we have strong passwords

• Don't access personal info with public Wi-FI

• Run regular scans