Various Types of Malware and How to Resolve Them

What is the definition of a virus in the context of malware?

• A virus is a type of malicious software (malware) that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs, data files, or the boot sector of the hard drive.

• A virus is a protective software that prevents unauthorized access to a computer system.

• A virus is a hardware component that enhances the performance of a computer.

• A virus is a type of software that helps in data recovery and backup.

Which of the following is a symptom of a virus?

• High CPU usage

• Sluggish system performance

• Unexplained network traffic

• Slow network performance

One method to resolve a virus infection is:

• Using antibiotics

• Performing surgery

• Taking antiviral medication

• Drinking plenty of water

What is the definition of a worm in the context of malware?

• A worm is a type of malware that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers, often exploiting vulnerabilities in software or operating systems.

• A worm is a type of malware that encrypts files on a user's computer and demands a ransom for the decryption key.

• A worm is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it.

• A worm is a type of malware that records keystrokes to steal sensitive information.

Which of the following is a symptom of a worm?

• A) Files being deleted or altered

• B) Sluggish system performance

• C) Slow network performance

• D) Unexpected errors or file corruptions

One method to resolve a worm infection is:

• Using antivirus software

• Rebooting the computer

• Installing a firewall

• Updating the operating system

What is the definition of a Trojan Horse in the context of malware?

• A type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software

• A type of malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers

• A type of malware that locks users out of their data and demands ransom

• A type of malware that monitors user activity and sends information to a third party

Which of the following is a symptom of a Trojan Horse?

• High CPU usage

• Unexplained network traffic

• Files or programs being deleted or altered

• Slow network performance

One method to resolve a Trojan Horse infection is:

• Installing antivirus software

• Rebooting the computer

• Ignoring the infection

• Disconnecting from the internet

A Trojan is defined as:

• A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software

• A protective software used to guard against viruses

• A network security protocol

• A type of computer hardware