Keeping Information Secure

What is Malware?

• Malfunctioning Software

• Multi-purpose Software

• Malicious Software

• Malicious Code

Which of the following best describes Malware?

• Software designed to attack incoming online threats.

• Software designed to cause harm or damage to a computer.

• Cookies stored within a web browser that track online activity.

• Software that helps protect the computer.

True or False? Logic Bombs and Ransomware are examples of Malware.

• True

• False

What is Anti-Virus Software?

• Software that protects your computer from malware.

• Software that protects your computer from viruses and spyware.

• Software that checks your computer for viruses and identifies them.

• All of the above.

True or False? Anti-Virus Software must be kept up to date in order to best protect your computer.

• True

• False

What is Anti-Spam software? Select the correct 2 definitions.

• Software that aims to detect and block potentially dangerous email’s from user inboxes.

• Software that stops annoying emails from people.

• Software that protects your computer from viruses.

• Software that uses protocols to determine what is an unsolicited and unwanted message.

True or False? Anti-Spam Software organises your emails for you by decluttering them.

• True

• False

True or False? Anti-Spam Software cannot detect spyware.

• True

• False

What is a Firewall?

• A protocol that protects a system from unauthorised access.

• A protocol that splits data into packets.

• A wall of fire that stops people from climbing it.

True or False? Firewalls perform encryption.

• True

• False