Malicious Code Part II

What is the definition of ransomware?

• A program that blocks access to files or block use of the device until a ransom is paid.

• Software that gathers data and forwards it to a third party without the consent or knowledge of the user.

• Software that installs advertisements on the PC in the form of toolbars or popups or banners.

• Programs that may be unwanted on the PC and often come bundled with freeware programs.

Which method is used by ransomware to threaten users?

• Encrypt files and threaten to delete them.

• Lock the screen so no other programs will show.

• Lock the PC Master Boot Record so that the device won’t boot.

• Harvest browser activity and threaten to post online.

What is the definition of spyware?

• A program that blocks access to files or block use of the device until a ransom is paid.

• Software that gathers data and forwards it to a third party without the consent or knowledge of the user.

• Software that installs advertisements on the PC in the form of toolbars or popups or banners.

• Programs that may be unwanted on the PC and often come bundled with freeware programs.

What is an example of spyware?

• Keylogger

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Potentially Unwanted Program

What is the definition of adware?

• A program that blocks access to files or block use of the device until a ransom is paid.

• Software that gathers data and forwards it to a third party without the consent or knowledge of the user.

• Software that installs advertisements on the PC in the form of toolbars or popups or banners.

• Programs that may be unwanted on the PC and often come bundled with freeware programs.

How does adware display ads?

• Through pop-up windows or through advertising banners.

• By encrypting files and threatening to delete them.

• By locking the screen so no other programs will show.

• By harvesting browser activity and threatening to post online.

What is the definition of PUP or PUA?

• A program that blocks access to files or block use of the device until a ransom is paid.

• Software that gathers data and forwards it to a third party without the consent or knowledge of the user.

• Software that installs advertisements on the PC in the form of toolbars or popups or banners.

• Programs that may be unwanted on the PC and often come bundled with freeware programs.

What are some effects of spyware programs?

• Slowing down PC by using processor and memory.

• Spreading to other computers like a virus or worm.

• Encrypting files and threatening to delete them.

• Locking the screen so no other programs will show.

What is the definition of spam?

• A program that blocks access to files or block use of the device until a ransom is paid.

• Software that gathers data and forwards it to a third party without the consent or knowledge of the user.

• Unsolicited commercial email, the electronic equivalent of the junk mail that comes through your mailbox.

• Programs that may be unwanted on the PC and often come bundled with freeware programs.

How does malware affect your PC?

• Degrades performance and competes for use of processor and memory resources.

• Causes system instability and may make system freeze or crash.

• Damages files by deleting or corrupting important data or system files.

• Releases confidential information such as theft of personal data including passwords and identity.