an electronic device for storing and processing data
What is a computer
100
What is a Reliable Paid Software?
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2015
Norton Security
Bitdefender Total Security 2015
100
Who makes Malicious Software?
Black hat hackers and the government.
100
a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
What is a virus?
200
This program is very similar to a virus and has the ability to self-replicate leading to negative effects on your computer.
What is a Worm
200
what does RAM stand for?
What is Random Access Memory
200
How much are Reliable Paid Software normally?
Between $30.00 & $50.00
200
Why would someone make malicious software?
intended to steal information or spy on computer users for an extended period without their knowledge
200
software that is intended to damage or disable computers systems
What is Malware?
300
These can illegally trace important login details of users online.
What is a Trojan
300
a cellular phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications.
What is a smartphone
300
What are examples of Reliable Free Software?
1. Avira Free Antivirus
2. Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition
3. Recuva
300
How can tv/game systems get viruses?
It travels through WiFi
300
software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive
What is Spyware?
400
They usually fix themselves inside the computer memory. They get activated every time the OS runs and end up infecting other opened files. They hide in RAM.
What is Memory Resident Viruses
400
Your computer screen freezes with a pop-up message—supposedly from the FBI or another federal agency—saying that because you violated some sort of federal law your computer will remain locked until you pay a fine.
What is FBI Warning Virus
400
How can you reduce the chances of getting a virus?
1. Install quality antivirus
2. Install real-time anti-spyware protection
3. Keep anti-malware applications current
4. Perform daily scans
5. Disable auto run
400
Can you get a virus/malware just by going to a malicious wesite? If so, how?
Yes, there is a bug in the browser
400
malicious computer programs designed to trick a user into buying and downloading unnecessary and potentially dangerous software
What is Scareware?
500
How do you get a virus?
1. Accepting without reading.
2. Opening e-mail attachments.
3. Not running the latest updates on your computer.
4. Pirating software, music, or movies.
5. No antivirus spyware scanner
6. Downloading any infected software.
500
is a program that may be unwanted, despite the possibility that users consented to download it.