Malware review

Malware is....

• a software that protects your computer.

• a software that damages your computer

• a software that gives you useful information.

• a software that steals your computer.

How can a malware damage your computer?

• It steals your personal information

• It damages your files

• It stops your computer from working properly.

• It uses your personal information and pretend to be you.

Some viruses are relatively harmless.

• True

• False

• Can't conclude

What can harmless viruses do?

• They make messages pop up on your screen.

• They destroy your files.

• They send you spam emails

Destroying files and steal personal data is the work of.....

• Dangerous viruses

• Spyware

• Adware

A malware that is hidden inside another useful program, for example in a game. It will work when you open the game.

Mr. A accidentally downloaded malware. Then, he received an email in which the sender asked him to send them money to remove the encryption. What kind of malware did Mr. A download?

• Spyware

• Viruses

• Ransomware

• Trojan

The computer of Mr. B has been spied on for around 2 months and all of his activities on the computer has been recorded. Now, the criminals has got the password for his bank account. What kind of malware did the criminals use?

• Ransomware

• Viruses

• Spyware

• Adware

Tom downloaded a new video game on his computer last week. He was sure that he only downloaded the game and nothing more. But now his computer can't work properly. What kind of malware did attack his computer?

What can a ransomware do?

• Makes your data becomes useless; threaten you to give them money to remove the encryption.

• Steals your data

• Steals your personal information

• Pop-ups adverts on your screen.