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Which of these are a sign your device is infected with malware
The device speeds up
Lots of popups appear
The device slows down
You get a ransom demand
The word malware stands for
___________ software.
Pick the missing word
malfunctioning
malformed
malignant
malicious
Which of these is NOT a category of malware
Worm
Virus
Snake
Trojan
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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
What type of malware can infect your computer if you click on an email attachment or click on a suspicious weblink
Trojan
Worm
Ransomware
Virus
A worm requires you to click on an infected link or download an infected file or application to infect your computer
True
False
You can get a trojan if you
Visit unfamiliar websites
Watch videos on websites
Download games from the internet
Download mods for your games from the internet
Play games on internet websites
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