Cybersecurity 1

What is malware?

• A type of software that is designed to damage or disable a computer system

• A type of computer virus

• A type of Trojan horse

• All of the above

What is a Trojan horse?

• A type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program

• A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers

• A type of malware that disables computer security systems

• All of the above

What is a worm?

• A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers

• A type of malware that steals personal information

• A type of malware that disables computer security systems

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Software

What are the most common ways that malware spreads?

• Through email attachments

• Through infected websites

• Through USB drives and other removable media

• All of the above

What are some of the signs that your computer may be infected with malware?

• Slow performance

• Frequent crashes

• Unexpected pop-ups

• All of the above

What can you do to protect your computer from malware?

• Install and keep up to date antivirus software

• Be careful about what email attachments you open

• Be careful about what websites you visit

• All of the above

What should you do if you think your computer may be infected with malware?

• Run a full system scan with your antivirus software

• Change your passwords

• Back up your important files

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent malware from infecting your computer?

• Use strong passwords

• Keep your software up to date

• Be careful about what links you click on

• Open all email attachments

Which of the following is a type of malware that disables computer security systems?

• Virus

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Ransomware