WorksheetsMalware- online security
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The word malware stands for
___________ software.
Pick the missing word
malfunctioning
malformed
malignant
malicious
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
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
Jonathan is having a problem because his files were corrupted. He discovered that most of his folders were replicated.
(a)
Ken was asked to pay a certain amount of money for him to retrieve his files. Ken might be a victim of (a) .
Mari found a good application and she installed it on her computer. But after the installation some of her files were deleted.
(a)
Jack is receiving several irrelevant messages every day and his e-mail account has become almost unusable.
(a)
The network servers of KNCHS stopped to respond and it was found out that much of the systems' memory was consumed by the malicious software. What kind of malware is this?
(a)
Jewel is using a technique that tries to take information from the user. She commonly takes things like credit cards, usernames, passwords, and home addresses using a fake website. What type of threat is depicted in the scenario?
(a)
This program can record all you enter on your keyboard.
(a)
Eli received an unwanted email that contains advertisements. What type of internet threat is depicted in the scenario?
(a)
A kind of internet threat where the attacker uses a fake website to get your sensitive information.
(a)
A program that runs in the background without you knowing it. It has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing.
(a)
What should you never do if you get an embarrassing picture from someone?
Talk to the person again
Send it on to other friends
Tell your parents or a teacher
Discourage the person from sending pictures like that
What should you avoid doing in a chat room?
Posting your address
Posting your phone number
Revealing financial information
All of the above
What is Netiquette?
Using a net to catch fish
Being mean to other people on Facebook
Being mean to other people on Facebook
Showing manners and etiquette on the Internet
Malware (malicious software) is software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.
False
True
For a virus can infect a system, even if it was not initiated/executed by a user
False
True
Spyware is unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
False
True
Adware ....
prevents the user from being able to access the data.
infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups
Must be a Trojan
can be a worm, virus, or Trojan
is used to cause damage
Cyber security is ...
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
Any activity designed to protect the usability and integrity of a network and its data by managing access to the network.
........ is a type of spyware that logs the keystrokes used and can collect data from an infected computer, including personal information such as websites visited, user logins and financial information.
Spyware
Trogan
Keylogger
Adware
______require human action to propagate and infect other computers. A _____ hides by attaching itself to computer code, software, or documents on the computer. When opened, the virus executes and infects the computer.
Virus
Trojan horses
Adware
Ransomware
_________are self-replicating programs that propagate automatically without user action by exploiting vulnerabilities in software
Grayware
Spyware
Worms
Rootkits
An attacker sends fraudulent email disguised as being from a trusted source.
Pretexting
Phishing
Spear Phishing
Spam
Something for Something
Unsolicited email which often contains harmful links, malware, or deceptive content.
Pretexting
Phishing
Spear Phishing
Spam
Something for Something
An attacker looks over someone’s shoulder to steal information.
Dumpster Diving
Shoulder surfing
Tailgating
Impersonation
Baiting
is an attack where the attacker forges an IP address to gain access to resources.
Syn Flood
Spoofing
Replay
Man-in-the-Middle
DNS Poisoning
Which of the following is a type of malicious software with the main goal of replicating and spreading itself?
Worm
Virus
Spyware
Trojan Horse
A stranger online asks for your real life name, what do you do?
Tell them your name
Ask for their name first
Give them your email address instead
Do no answer at all
Which of these would be the safest password?
Password
9As5w0rD!
Drowssap
PPAASSWWOORRDD
Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:
copyright infringement
hacking
virus attack
data theft
A virus damages the hardware on a computer
True
False
A virus damages the software and data stored on a computer
True
False
What is AntiVirus software?
Software that blocks all unwanted ads.
Software that keeps you from getting sick.
Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.
What type of attack is this? (one answer)
You received a online messaging from a good friend that you won a prize and ask you to click a link to provide your details
Malware
Phishing
Man-in-the-middle
Credential-based attack
SQL injection
What is your Digital Footprint?
Textual content, images, and multimedia that the creator must have the right to use
All of the information online about a person posted either by that person or other, intentionally or unintentionally
A program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software
Software that has malicious intent.
What are Digital Assets?
Textual content, images, and multimedia that the creator must have the right to use
All of the information online about a person posted either by that person or other, intentionally or unintentionally
A program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software
Software that has malicious intent.
What is malware?
Textual content, images, and multimedia that the creator must have the right to use
All of the information online about a person posted either by that person or other, intentionally or unintentionally
A program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software
Software that has malicious intent.
