computer viruses

What is the primary purpose of a computer virus?

• To provide new features to the operating system

• To clean the computer from other viruses

• To spread itself and do harm

• To improve computer performance

What can antivirus programs struggle with?

• Increasing internet speed

• Dealing with threats they've never seen before

• Running on Windows computers

• Dealing with known threats

What was the method of spread for the Melissa virus?

• Through text messages

• Through social media platforms

• Via USB flash drives

• Through Microsoft's Outlook email program

What type of virus was the ILOVEYOU virus classified as?

• Ransomware

• Macro virus

• Worm

• Trojan

What did the Slammer worm target?

• SQL servers

• Smartphones

• Email accounts

• Web browsers

What was the main goal of the Storm Worm virus?

• To delete files

• To steal passwords

• To take over computers

• To display advertisements

How did Mebroot typically infect computers?

• Through email attachments

• Via drive-by downloads

• Through infected USB drives

• By exploiting Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

What technique did Torpig use to steal information?

• Screen capturing

• Man-in-the-Browser

• Phishing

• Keylogging

What was unique about the code for Storm Worm?

• It was written in an ancient programming language

• It changed every half hour

• It was invisible to all antivirus programs

• It was the longest virus code ever written

What can help avoid getting computer viruses?

• Installing an antivirus program

• Never updating the operating system

• Disabling the firewall

• Using the computer offline only