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WorksheetsJ808 LO4.1.2 Malware
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
One method which will help prevent most malware
Click on links in emails
Install, run and keep updated a security software package
Open files from unknown sources
Which malware appears to be something wanted or needed by the user of a pc but in fact is hidden malware inside a valid program.
Spyware
Rootkit
Bot
Trojan horse
Which malware can remotely access a computer system without being detected by security software or the user
Bot
Rootkit
Which malware does not need another program and can replicate itself so it can spread to other computers?
Worm
Virus
Bot
Adware
Which type of malware generally infects files on a network and attempts to make a system unreliable?
Worm
Virus
Bot
Adware
Which type of malware holds restricts user access to a computer system until money is paid?
Spyware
Ransomware
Bug
Adware
Which type of malware takes control of a computer system and may contribute to a DDoS attack?
Bot
Bug
Spyware
Adware
What is malware?
A virus
Software that works against the interests of you or your computer
The name of all of the threats we are learning
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.
Which of the following best describes adware?
A program that spreads to another computer through file sharing.
A program that is designed to appear as a legitimate piece of software that actually contains hidden malicious code.
A program that causes ads to appear on another's computer so that the author can make money.
