WJEC ICT - Chapter 3 - Malware

Match the following

• A self-replicating program that spreads across networks

• Virus

• Attaches to files, spreads when download

• Spyware

• Provides users with advertisements

• Adware

• Software that secretly monitors user activity

• Ransomware

• A type of malicious software designed to block access to a system

• Worm

What is the most common way mobile devices get infected with malware?

• Scanning QR codes

• Downloading apps from official app stores

• Sending text messages

• Using public Wi-Fi networks

Which type of malware infects the computer without the user's knowledge and will duplicate itself to slow the computer down?

• Worm

• Virus

• Trojan horse

• Spyware

What name is given to a hacker that hacks with malicious intent?

• Black hat hacker

• Grey hat hacker

• White hat hacker

• Blue hat hacker

Which type of malware replicates itself on a system by modifying programs and inserting their own code?

• Worm

• Virus

• Trojan horse

• Adware

Which form of attack is designed to bombard servers with useless requests until they become unresponsive?

• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

• Brute force attack

• Packet sniffing

• SQL injection

What is a common method of malware distribution via email called?

• Phishing

• Firewalling

• Spamming

• Scareware

Which of the following is a sign that your computer might be infected with malware?

• Decreased internet speed due to network congestion

• Frequent system crashes or freezes

• Enhanced antivirus notifications

• Faster performance and improved speed

Which type of malware will encrypt users data without their permission and demand money in return for the data?

• Virus

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Worm

Which method can help prevent malware infections on a computer system?

• Keeping software and operating systems up to date

• Disabling the firewall

• Opening email attachments from unknown senders

• Installing pirated software from untrusted sources