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WorksheetsMalware Security
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
The word malware stands for
___________ software.
Pick the missing word
malfunctioning
malformed
malignant
malicious
How can a virus infect your computer?
Through security loopholes
Suspicious web links
Disguised as legitimate software
Email attachments
How can a worm infect your computer?
Through security loopholes
Suspicious web links
Disguised as legitimate software
Email attachments
How can a Trojan infect your computer?
Through security loopholes
Suspicious web links
Disguised as legitimate software
Email attachments
Which types of malware can self replicate
Trojan
Virus
Spyware
Adware
Worm
Malware is a generic term for software that :
replicates itself and spread to other computers
hides on a computers and gathers information to pass on.
is designed to cause harm to the system it infects.
encrypts data on the system
What is ransomware?
Malware that steals your personal information
Malware that steals your money
Someone steals your computer and returns it when you pay them money
Locks your computer till you pay money
What information can spyware gather
usernames
passwords
details about your internet usage
bank details
data from your computer
What type of malware is used to collect your browsing habits, keystrokes, usernames or passwords.
Trojan
Spyware
Virus
Adware
Ransomware
