IT ENGLISH: Research Project Topics - Malware & Viruses

What is malware?

• Software created to harm computer systems

• Software created to protect computer systems

• Software created to enhance computer systems

• Software created to entertain computer systems

Which of the following is a type of malware that spreads independently through networks?

• Computer Viruses

• Worms

• Trojans

• Ransomware

What is the purpose of Trojan Horses?

• To trick users into installing them

• To protect computer systems

• To enhance computer systems

• To entertain computer systems

What does ransomware do?

• Encrypts a victim's files or system and demands a ransom

• Gathers information about a user's activities

• Displays unwanted advertisements

• Provides unauthorized access to a system

What is the purpose of spyware?

• To encrypt a victim's files or system

• To secretly gather information about a user's activities

• To display unwanted advertisements

• To provide unauthorized access to a system

What does adware do?

• Encrypts a victim's files or system

• Secretly gathers information about a user's activities

• Displays unwanted advertisements

• Provides unauthorized access to a system

What is the purpose of rootkits?

• To encrypt a victim's files or system

• To secretly gather information about a user's activities

• To provide unauthorized access to a system

• To hide its presence while providing unauthorized access to a system

What are botnets?

• Networks of compromised computers controlled by a central server

• Self-replicating programs that attach themselves to legitimate files

• Software that records a user's keystrokes

• Malware that operates in memory without leaving traces on the file system

What is the purpose of keyloggers?

• To encrypt a victim's files or system

• To secretly gather information about a user's activities

• To display unwanted advertisements

• To record a user's keystrokes

What is fileless malware?

• Malware that spreads through infected USB drives

• Malware that operates in memory without leaving traces on the file system

• Malware that encrypts a victim's files or system

• Malware that secretly gathers information about a user's activities