Types of Harmful Software

Which of the following are types of software that are made to harm a computer?

• Antivirus software

• Malware

• Spyware

• Firewall

How are these types of software prevented from carrying out harm?

• By using antivirus software

• By regular software updates

• By user education

• All of the above

Which of the following are two other types of malware?

• Trojan and Worm

• Adware and Spyware

• Ransomware and Rootkit

• Phishing and Keylogger

Should the ransom be paid?

• Yes, the ransom should be paid.

• No, the ransom should not be paid.

Hackers can use various techniques to gain access to passwords and personal data. Which of the following is one such technique?

• Phishing

• Cooking

• Gardening

• Painting

Which of the following are confidence tricks that would get someone to give you confidential or personal information?

• Phishing and Pretexting

• Bait and Switch and Lottery Scam

• Ponzi Scheme and Pyramid Scheme

• Advance Fee Fraud and Nigerian Prince Scam

What are two other ways that shoulder surfing could be carried out?

• Using binoculars to observe from a distance

• Installing hidden cameras to capture information

• Listening to conversations to gather information

• Using social engineering to trick people into revealing information

Where could this information end up?

• In a secure database

• On social media

• In a private email

• In a public forum

How could it be used?

• As a tool for learning

• As a decorative item

• As a means of transportation

• As a form of entertainment

What is a common method used by hackers to distribute malware?

• Television ads

• Direct mail

• Billboards

• Email attachments