Virus
This type of malware attaches itself to a program and spreads when that program is run.
What is a virus?
A type of malware disguises itself as a legitimate program.
What is a Trojan?
A type of malware that can spread without needing to attach itself to other programs.
What is a worm?
A type of malware locks your files and demands payment to unlock them.
What is ransomware?
Define malware.
What is malware is short for malicious software designed to harm or exploit computers.
A virus can cause damage to your computer.
What is True?
True or False: A Trojan can replicate itself like a virus.
What is False?
True or False: A worm can create copies of itself on a network.
What is True?
True or False: Paying the ransom guarantees you will get your files back.
What is False?
Provide some examples of common types of malware.
What are some common types of malware include viruses, worms, Trojan Horses, and ransomware?
This type of malware needs a host program to spread
What is a virus?
Trojans often trick users into downloading them. This is one common way to do this.
What is masquerading as useful software?
A worm primarily spreads this way.
What is through network connections?
Do this if you suspect you have ransomware on your computer.
What is disconnect from the internet and seek help?
Malware can be prevented this way.
What is keeping software updated and using security tools can help prevent malware infections?
A virus usually spreads this way.
What is through infected files or programs?
Name a potential risk of downloading a Trojan.
What is unauthorized access to personal information?
Name one impact a worm can have on a computer network.
What is slowing down the network?
Name one way to protect against ransomware.
What is backing up your data regularly?
One sign that malware may be present on a computer is this.
What is a sudden slowdown in computer performance can be a sign of malware?
One way to protect your computer from viruses.
What is using antivirus software?
This is a way to identify a Trojan before downloading it.
What is by checking reviews and the source of the download?
One method to prevent worms from spreading is this.
What is keeping software updated?
What is the most common way ransomware is delivered?
What is through phishing emails?
Do this if you think your computer has malware.
What is you should run a full scan using antivirus software and follow its recommendations?