Lesson 8 - Malware

Malware (malicious software) is software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.

• False

• True

What is Malware?

• Programs that can attack only computers.

• Programs that can attack computers, tablets, phones and other digital devices.

• Programs that can protect computers, tablets, phones and other digital devices.

• Programs that can protect only computers.

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.

Which ones are types of malware? (Select 2)

• Bots, Ransomware, Hackers

• Spyware, Worms, Ransomware

• Viruses, Trojans, Bots

• Bots, Hackers, Worms

What can malware do to your device? (Select 3)

• Stop from running properly

• Can crash, reboot or slow down

• Ruin the hardware on the device

• Slow down internet connection

How can we prevent Malware attacks? (Select 2)

• Install Anti-Virus

• Make sure we have strong passwords

• Run regular scans

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

I pretend that I will be useful and safe when really I will try and attack your device.

What Am I?

Why do people make viruses?

• To steal private information

• To heal broken computers

• It makes their computer stronger

• Just for fun

______ is short for malicious software.

• Malware

• Trojan Horse

• Spyware

Malware is a program that helps your computer

• True

• False