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Malware Security

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word malware stands for

___________ software.

Pick the missing word

a)

malfunctioning

b)

malformed

c)

malignant

d)

malicious

2.

How can a virus infect your computer?

a)

Through security loopholes

b)

Suspicious web links

c)

Disguised as legitimate software

d)

Email attachments

3.

How can a worm infect your computer?

a)

Through security loopholes

b)

Suspicious web links

c)

Disguised as legitimate software

d)

Email attachments

4.

How can a Trojan infect your computer?

a)

Through security loopholes

b)

Suspicious web links

c)

Disguised as legitimate software

d)

Email attachments

5.

Which types of malware can self replicate

a)

Trojan

b)

Virus

c)

Spyware

d)

Adware

e)

Worm

6.

Malware is a generic term for software that :

a)

replicates itself and spread to other computers

b)

hides on a computers and gathers information to pass on.

c)

is designed to cause harm to the system it infects.

d)

encrypts data on the system

7.

What is ransomware?

a)

Malware that steals your personal information

b)

Malware that steals your money

c)

Someone steals your computer and returns it when you pay them money

d)

Locks your computer till you pay money

8.

What information can spyware gather

a)

usernames

b)

passwords

c)

details about your internet usage

d)

bank details

e)

data from your computer

9.

What type of malware is used to collect your browsing habits, keystrokes, usernames or passwords.

a)

Trojan

b)

Spyware

c)

Virus

d)

Adware

e)

Ransomware

10.
Malware is made to stop your device from running properly and sometimes to steal your information.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
What is a virus?
a)
blocking access until money is paid
b)
A piece of code that can copy itself and attack a computer
c)
Sends information covertly 
d)
when someone steals your computer
12.
What is the most common way people's computers get infected by a virus?
a)
Receive a call
b)
Install a new hardware
c)
Download email attachments
d)
None of these
13.
Why is a trojan horse sneaky?
a)
It is very inviting
b)
It creeps into your computer
c)
It looks legitimate but really it isn't
d)
Because of the romans
14.
What is a worm?
a)
A virus that replicates itself through computer networks
b)
blocking access until money is paid
c)
A program that attacks your computer while completing a normal task
d)
An animal that lives when you cut it in half
15.
How can you protect yourself from malware?
a)
Don't have a computer
b)
Use a trusted anti-virus software
c)
Download any anti-virus software
d)
Just send your details to the attacker and they will leave you alone