Defending against Malware

Malware is short for...?

• Malicious Scareware

• Malfunctioning Software

• Malicious Software

• Maligned Scareware

Answer explanation

Malware is short for Malicious Software, which refers to any software specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

Malware can be designed to...?

• Lock a device

• Destroy or corrupt data

• Take control of a device

• All of these

Answer explanation

Malware can be designed to lock a device, destroy or corrupt data, and take control of a device, making 'All of these' the correct choice.

Which type of Malware tries to infect as many devices as possible?

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Worm

• Spyware

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Worm' because worms are a type of malware that spreads across networks and devices, aiming to infect as many systems as possible.

Devices can get infected with Malware from...?

• Website downloads

• USB sticks

• Email links

• All of these

Answer explanation

Devices can get infected with Malware from website downloads, USB sticks, and email links, so the correct answer is 'All of these'.

Which of the following might attack devices for fun?

• Skilled hacker

• Cyber criminal

• State Actor

• Hacktivist

Answer explanation

A skilled hacker might attack devices for fun, as they have the expertise and knowledge to do so out of curiosity or for entertainment purposes.

It is important your anti-virus is...?

• Free

• Up to date

• Expensive

• Made by the same company as your device

Answer explanation

It is important your anti-virus is up to date to ensure it can effectively protect your device against the latest threats.

If you have important data you should...?

• Delete it

• Back it up

• Put it in the cloud

• Not tell anyone about it

Answer explanation

If you have important data, you should back it up to ensure you don't lose it in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

What motivates cyber criminals?

• Power

• Change

• Money

• Fun

Answer explanation

Cyber criminals are primarily motivated by money, as it is often the main driving force behind their illegal activities. While power, change, and fun may play a role, financial gain is the most common motivation.

The motivation for Hacktivists is what?

• Power

• To promote change in the way people do things

• Money

• Fun

Answer explanation

The motivation for Hacktivists is to promote change in the way people do things.

State sponsored hackers might work for....?

• Governments

• Tech companies

• Universities

• Police

Answer explanation

State sponsored hackers might work for governments as they are often employed by countries to carry out cyber attacks or espionage activities.