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WorksheetsMalware 02
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is an alternative name for malware?
Computer bug
Computer hack
Malicious software
Error code
What kind of malware is used to find out user browsing habits, keystrokes, or passwords for the purposes of identity theft?
Trojan virus
Adware
Virus
Spyware
Which virus groups computers together to create a network?
Trojan
Botnets
Malware
Adware
Trojan Viruses ...
Trick people into downloading malicious software
Put computers in a network to control
Melt down the computer to a point of no function
Spread other malicious programs
What is scareware?
None are correct
A virus that uses a disguise, like a safe anti-virus program, to infect a person’s computer
A virus that spreads other malicious programs
A virus that groups computers together to create a network
Trojan is a virus that _________
is easy to detect because the virus has suspicious symptoms
has symptoms that are similar to viruses in humans
has the ability to multiply quickly into copies of itself
is difficult to detect because it replicates itself as a safe computer program
What is a computer virus?
Covid-19
The flu
An infection of a computer that spreads to other computers.
A cold
What does a computer virus do?
Post on your instagram.
Damage your computers data.
Delete the internet.
Give your computer a fever.
What is scareware?
A virus that creates fear in the user in order that they do something.
a virus that uses a disguise to infect a person's computer
a virus that groups computers together to create a network
a virus that spreads other malicious programs
What type of malware is used to log keystrokes, or steal sensitive information from your computer?
worm
trojan
virus
spyware
What type of malware will lock your computer until you pay the hacker money?
spyware
trojan
ransomware
worm
What type of malware reproduces itself and doesn't need user input to spread to other computers?
trojan
spyware
scareware
worm
Why are computer viruses dangerous?
They can invalidate your other software licences.
They will cause your browser to popup advertisements
They will try to sell you things you do not want.
They can run programs that may harm your computer or allow hackers to access your computer.
The easiest way to become a victim of malware, spyware or viruses is through:
playing games.
online chatrooms.
texting.
downloads
Most viruses stay active until you turn___the computer.
Off
On
None of the above
A computer infected with a computer virus may run_____ than normal.
Slower
faster
normal
all of the above
An antivirus program should run in the background at all times
True
False
Malware is the term used to refer to a variety of hostile or intrusive software
True
False
Select ALL the malware
Worm
Trojan Horse
WiFi
Virus
Shouldering...
...means looking over somebodies shoulder to see personal information
...means framing as someone else to gain personal information
...means using pop-up adverts to redirect users
...means using threats to gain personal information
Which of these is not a type of malware?
Hacking
Denial of service attack
Pharming
Worm
True or false: Key-loggers remember keys used to find routes and gain information
True
False
Blagging...
...means installing a virus into a computer
...is an often-used way to fix computers
...means persisting with a method of social engineering until it succeeds
...means framing as someone reliable or trusted to gain information such as passwords
True or false: Computer viruses are most commonly installed by a computer chip
True
False
Which of these is an example of Malware?
Blagging
Adware
Worm
A Phone
A Trojan...
...is inserted by hackers
...is a form of physical threat
...is a virus which misleads users
...is a common way to fight malware
A worm...
...copies itself using a computer system
...often gains access through security failures on a certain computer
...is inserted into a system when nobody's looking
...is a type of social engineering
Which type of malware stops a user by asking for password confirmation and stealing personal data?
Adware
Spyware
Trojan
Denial of Service Attack
Worm
Which of these images represents shouldering?
Which of these occur outside of a computer?
Trojan
Physical Threat
Denial of service attack
Shouldering
Spyware
Physical Threats...
...occur outside of a computer and are often used to gain personal information
...most commonly occur on social media
...are, most commonly, used to damage a computer
Which of these is an easy and common way of recognizing or stopping phishing?
Adware...
...is the process of creating an advert
...is the process of hacking into a site through an advert
...means giving possibly harmful adverts to a user
...is the term for any advert
True or false: Pharming means misdirecting users to websites to install a virus or gain personal information
True
False
True of false: Malware cannot be used for bad intentions
True
False
Which of these are examples of phishing?
How does a computer virus usually attach?
A file or document
A computer chip
An advert
Other
Spyware...
...is another word for virus
...is the process of hiring people to find personal information
...involves physically looking at someone typing a password
...sends information away without permission
Altnet is an example of what?
Keylogging
Spyware
Virus
Trojan
Adware
Malware and Social Engineering is usually used to gain what?
Friends
Personal Information
Nothing
Which of these is not an example of Social Engineering?
Phishing
Pharming
Blagging
Hacking
Shouldering
Fake emails can be an example of what?
Phishing
Shouldering
True or False: Social Engineering and Malware are usually used for good intents
True
False
How could you avoid shouldering?
Change your password regularly
Keep your password hidden
Check the address of the website you're on
Don't click on adverts you don't trust
Make sure not to reveal your password
This type of virus uniquely created to quickly spread throughout the local area network and generally across the Internet.
Macro virus
Network virus
Multi partite virus
Worm
Coded virus that attach themselves to .exe files; compressed files such as zip or drive files.
Multipartite Virus
Network Virus
File infection Virus
Boot Sector Virus
This program is very similar to a virus and has the ability to self-replicate leading to negative effects on your computer. Example of this virus is Sobig virus.
Memory Resident viruses
Worm
Trojan
Browser hijacker
(a) and adware collect information on you without your consent, whereas a more traditional virus typically spreads software.
is malware that locks your computer and mobile devices, or encrypts your documents, pictures, and other important files.
Spyware
Software
Ransomware
Adware
They encode or encrypt themselves in a different way every time they infect your computer. They use different encryption and algorithm.
Worm
Trojans
Browser Hijacker
Polymorphic Virus
The general term for malicious software
Hardware
Malware
Ransomware
Spyware
WannaCry virus is an example of
Spyware
Malware
Trojan
Ransomware
Who was the creator of Love bug virus
(a)
Malware can do a lot of damage such as: (choose 3 options)
Erase files
Create popups
Allow access to files
programs downloaded off to internet
track keystrokes
The worst computer virus outbreak in history caused estimated damage of $38 billion in 2004, but its inflation-adjusted cost is actually $52.2 billion.
Mydoom
ILOVEYOU
Zeus
WannaCry
Sobig
Indications of a __________ being active on a device include unusual activity such as computer settings being changed unexpectedly.
Ransomware
Spyware
Malware
Trojan
They are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.
Virus
Anti virus
Spyware
Ransomware
Any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often spam is sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or social media.
Chain message
Spybot
Spam
Virus
A software that scans your computer for malware and monitors your system for activity associated with viruses.
Spybot
AdAware
Built-in diagnostic tools
Anti-virus
This type of virus uniquely created to quickly spread throughout the local area network and generally across the Internet.
Macro virus
Network virus
Multi partite virus
Worm
Coded virus that attach themselves to .exe files; compressed files such as zip or drive files.
Multipartite Virus
Network Virus
File infection Virus
Boot Sector Virus
This program is very similar to a virus and has the ability to self-replicate leading to negative effects on your computer. Example of this virus is Sobig virus.
Memory Resident viruses
Worm
Trojan
Browser hijacker
(a) and adware collect information on you without your consent, whereas a more traditional virus typically spreads software.
is malware that locks your computer and mobile devices, or encrypts your documents, pictures, and other important files.
Spyware
Software
Ransomware
Adware
They encode or encrypt themselves in a different way every time they infect your computer. They use different encryption and algorithm.
Worm
Trojans
Browser Hijacker
Polymorphic Virus
The general term for malicious software
Hardware
Malware
Ransomware
Spyware
WannaCry virus is an example of
Spyware
Malware
Trojan
Ransomware
Who was the creator of Love bug virus
(a)
Malware can do a lot of damage such as: (choose 3 options)
Erase files
Create popups
Allow access to files
programs downloaded off to internet
track keystrokes
The worst computer virus outbreak in history caused estimated damage of $38 billion in 2004, but its inflation-adjusted cost is actually $52.2 billion.
Mydoom
ILOVEYOU
Zeus
WannaCry
Sobig
Indications of a __________ being active on a device include unusual activity such as computer settings being changed unexpectedly.
Ransomware
Spyware
Malware
Trojan
They are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.
Virus
Anti virus
Spyware
Ransomware
Any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often spam is sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or social media.
Chain message
Spybot
Spam
Virus
A software that scans your computer for malware and monitors your system for activity associated with viruses.
Spybot
AdAware
Built-in diagnostic tools
Anti-virus
