"Ware"
General
Computer safety
The do's and dont's
Bonus
100
A type of malware that holds victims’ computer files hostage by locking access to them or encrypting them. It then demands a ransom if the victim wants his or her files back.
What is Ransom-ware
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100
Extra copies of computer files that can be used to restore files that are lost or damaged. Bandwidth
What is Backups/backing up files
100
Attempting to trick people into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card
numbers, often by using emails or fake websites that look like they are from trusted organizations.
What is Phishing
100
Identity thieves may steal your personal info if you do this
What is posting personal information
100
This type of virus was the most infamous virus
What is The I love you virus/Love letter for you virus
200
A piece of software designed to update a computer program in order to fix a software vulnerability or improve the program.
What is a software patch
200
Someone who uses computers and computer networks to disrupt services or share secret information in an effort to draw attention to political or social issues.
What is a Hacktivist
200
A flaw or weakness in a computer program that hackers or malware can exploit to gain access to a
system or damage it.
What is Software vulnerability
200
If you do this a person you may not know will ask you to meet them
What is talking to strangers
200
Viruses are most commonly made with these 3 types of software
What is JavaScript Command prompt and Unix
300
Consists of code written in a programming language that instructs computers to perform specific tasks.
What is software
300
Software designed to block malware from entering protected networks.
What is a firewall
300
Unsolicited emails sent to many addresses. The purpose of most spam is to make money through
advertising or identity theft.
What is spam
300
If someone ( stranger ) messages you though social media or texting what should you do
What is consult a parent / guardian
300
Computers have an id that is commonly known by this
What is an ip address
400
A program that records every key struck on a keyboard and sends that information to an attacker.
What is key-logger malware
400
A company or organization that gives users and devices access to the Internet.
What is a Internet service provider (ISP)
400
Computer programs that can block, detect, and remove viruses and other malware.
What is Antivirus software
400
If a website does not have a pad lock you should?
What is leave the site ASAP
400
Computer letters are made with these two numbers
What is a 1 and 0
500
Software that harms computers, networks, or people. Includes viruses, worms, ransom-ware, and other computer programs.
What is malware
500
A computer or computer program that provides specific services on a network, such as an email server
that directs emails and a web server that serves up web pages.
What is a Server
500
Software designed to block malware from entering protected networks.
What is a fire wall
500
You should never share your password because these type of people may steal it
What are hackers
500
Hackers use this software to find your ip address
What is Command line