Cyber Security Exit TIcket

What is scareware?

• None are correct

• A virus that uses a disguise, like a safe anti-virus program, to infect a person’s computer

• A virus that spreads other malicious programs

• A virus that groups computers together to create a network

While playing an online game, Scott receives a pop-up message offering him additional points if he clicks on the blue link.

What should Scott do?

• He should click on the link because he always follows instructions.

• He should ask his friend for advice.

• He should click on the link because he needs the extra points to get a new high score.

• He should close the pop-up window because the link can take him to a malicious site.

Which of the following is an alternative name for malware?

• Computer bug

• Computer hack

• Malicious software

• Error code

In relation to computers, what is a virus?

• A URL that may lead the user to download a video file

• A program that is useful to download from the Internet

• A program that secretly watches your computer activity and sends the information over the Internet

• A self-replicating program that damages the hard drive and affects the computer's operation

Trojan is a virus that _________

• is easy to detect because the virus has suspicious symptoms

• has symptoms that are similar to viruses in humans

• has the ability to multiply quickly into copies of itself

• is difficult to detect because it replicates itself as a safe computer program

Which of the following is TRUE of the difference between malware and adware?

• Antivirus software protects against malware types except for adware.

• Adware exists to steal user information, while malware is designed to destroy information.

• Adware exists to make money for the author, but not necessarily cause harm or steal information.

Trojan Viruses ...

• Trick people into downloading malicious software

• Put computers in a network to control

• Melt down the computer to a point of no function

• Spread other malicious programs

What is the most important thing to look at when visiting websites?

• The title of the site

• The About section

• The URL

• That it includes https

Why is malware dangerous?

• It can track your personal preferences and passwords.

• It can lock you out of your computer, until you pay a ransom fee.

• It can keep you from accessing web sites you want to see.

• It can install hidden applications that share your personal information without your permission.

Malicious software is also known as:

• anti-virus.

• adware

• copyright

• malware