Understanding Malware

What is the primary function of a Trojan horse?

• To display advertisements

• To spy on users or install spyware

• To clean the computer from viruses

• To encrypt files for ransom

What does a keylogger do?

• Removes malware

• Encrypts files

• Records every keystroke made on a keyboard

• Displays pop-up ads

Why did Mark Zuckerberg tape over his webcam and microphone?

• To avoid distractions

• To prevent physical damage

• To protect against spyware

• To improve sound quality

What is adware primarily designed to do?

• Remove viruses

• Record keystrokes

• Display advertisements

• Encrypt files

How can adware become a type of spyware?

• By slowing down the computer

• By removing other malware

• By collecting data about the user

• By displaying too many ads

What is the main goal of ransomware?

• To demand money for file decryption

• To display ads

• To clean the computer

• To record keystrokes

What method do ransomware attackers often use to make their demands untraceable?

• Credit Card

• Cryptocurrency

• Bank Transfer

• PayPal

What was a significant factor in the NHS being affected by ransomware?

• New software

• Old software

• Strong security measures

• Lack of internet

What is a rootkit?

• A type of adware

• A collection of different types of malware

• A method to encrypt files

• A type of antivirus software

Why are rootkits particularly hard to detect?

• They display ads

• They work at lower levels of the system

• They are a type of spyware

• They encrypt files