Internet Safety and Cyber Security - 1

A piece of malware that can copy itself across a network is called a

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojen

• Blockchain

A piece of malware that tricks users by pretending to be a helpful program is called a

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojen

• Spyware

A piece of malicious code that is attached to another program is called a

• Virus

• Trojen

• Malware

• Worm

Which one or more of the following is a way in which malware can infect a new device?

• Pirated software

• Email attachements

• Programs bundled with free downloads

• Programs that say they will help you cheat on a game

True or false? Anti-malware software will scan new programs for malicious code.

• True

• False

True or false? Anti-malware software never needs to be updated.

• True

• False

A firewall is used to stop phishing emails.

• True

• False

System updates usually focus on small changes to your system and you don’t need to install them.

• True

• False

Making a copy of important files and saving them somewhere else is referred to as a ______.

Avoiding pirated software and dodgy download sites is a good way to reduce the risk of malware.

• True

• False