Which statement about viruses is true?

Viruses can replicate and spread from one computer to another.

Malware that locks files and demands payment to unlock them.

What is a common misconception about malware?

Malware can only come from email attachments.

What does the term 'malware' refer to?

Malicious software that harms your computer or steals information.

Which of the following actions can help you avoid phishing scams?

Check the sender's email address carefully.

If you receive an email claiming to be from a bank asking for your password, what should you do?

Delete the email and do not respond.

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?

It includes a link to a fake website.

A cyberattack that tricks you into giving personal information.

How does a computer virus spread?

By replicating itself and attaching to clean files.

How can you protect yourself from malware?

Install antivirus software and keep software updated.

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1
Which statement about viruses is true?
Viruses are a type of phishing attack.
Viruses can only infect mobile devices.
Viruses are harmless and do not cause damage.
Viruses can replicate and spread from one computer to another.
2
What is ransomware?
Malware that locks files and demands payment to unlock them.
A phishing scam that uses fake emails.
Software that protects against phishing.
A type of virus that spreads through networks.
3
What is a common misconception about malware?
All malware is harmless.
Malware is only a problem for businesses.
Malware can be prevented with antivirus software.
Malware can only come from email attachments.
4
What does the term 'malware' refer to?
Software designed to protect your computer.
A type of phishing attack.
A virus that only affects mobile devices.
Malicious software that harms your computer or steals information.
5
Which of the following actions can help you avoid phishing scams?
Use the same password for all accounts.
Click on links in emails from unknown sources.
Check the sender's email address carefully.
Ignore spelling errors in emails.
6
If you receive an email claiming to be from a bank asking for your password, what should you do?
Immediately reply with your password.
Click the link to verify your account.
Delete the email and do not respond.
Call the bank to confirm the email is real.
7
Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?
It comes from a verified company email.
It contains personal information about you.
It includes a link to a fake website.
It has a professional tone and correct grammar.
8
What is phishing?
A virus that spreads through email attachments.
A cyberattack that tricks you into giving personal information.
A software that protects against cyber threats.
A type of malware that locks files.
9
How does a computer virus spread?
By creating fake websites.
By replicating itself and attaching to clean files.
By locking files and demanding payment.
By sending emails to contacts.
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How can you protect yourself from malware?
Install antivirus software and keep software updated.
Open all email attachments without checking.
Ignore software updates.
Only use public Wi-Fi.

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