The video discusses various computer viruses, including Melissa, ILOVEYOU, Slammer, Storm Worm, and Mebroot, highlighting their methods of spread, impact, and the importance of cybersecurity. It emphasizes the role of social engineering in virus propagation and the significance of antivirus programs and security updates in prevention.

What is the primary purpose of a computer virus?

• To spread and cause harm

• To enhance computer performance

• To create new software

• To improve internet speed

How did the Melissa virus spread to other computers?

• Through direct downloads

• Through USB drives

• Via social media

• By email attachments

What was the main tactic used by the Melissa virus to trick users?

• Using a familiar sender's name

• Offering free software

• Promising a cash prize

• Threatening to delete files

What type of virus was ILOVEYOU?

• A ransomware

• A Trojan horse

• A worm

• A macro virus

What was the primary consequence of the ILOVEYOU virus?

• It slowed down internet speed

• It overwrote media files

• It caused hardware damage

• It deleted important system files

What was the main target of the Slammer worm?

• Personal computers

• SQL servers

• Mobile devices

• Email accounts

What could have prevented the Slammer worm's spread?

• Disabling internet access

• Using a different operating system

• Installing a software update

• Avoiding suspicious emails

What was the primary function of the Storm Worm?

• To delete files

• To create a bot-net

• To encrypt data

• To display ads

How did Mebroot typically infect computers?

• Via drive-by downloads

• Through email attachments

• Through social media links

• By physical access

What technique did Torpig use to steal information?

• Phishing emails

• Man-in-the-Browser

• Keylogging

• Screen capturing