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A quiz about #malware to teach about #internet safety
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A Virus gains access to your computer system when you:
Use an infected USB device
Click on a link in an email from a "trusted" source
Download a seemingly legitimate program from the internet
All of the above
2
Spyware gains access to your computer files by:
all of the above
clicking on a link in a pop-up
downloading software from the internet
installing a browser add-on
3
A program that controls traffic to and from a network to prevent unauthorised access is called:
SpyWare
Internet Security
Anti-Virus
Firewall
4
Malware that is disguised as a legitimate program is known as a:
Virus
Replicator
Worm
Trojan Horse
5
Malware that allows the hacker to control your desktop and open and close your CD drawer is:
Spyware
Trojan Horse
Worm
Ransomware
6
The definition of Spyware is "software designed to.....":
replicate itself and transmit across an entire network
target ads to reflect your online activity
keep an eye on your activity and keep you safe from hackers
transmit private data covertly from your har drive
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A Worm is designed to:
replicate itself and spread through all the files on your pc
replicate and distribute through a network to bring it down
destroy the boot files on your hard drive
bypass security and create a backdoor for hackers on your pc
8
Malware that replicates and spreads around a network without the need of another program is:
A Trojan Horse
A Worm
A Replicator
A Virus
9
A Trojan Horse gains access to your computer system when you:
talk to your friends via social media
download a seemingly legitimate program from the internet
click on a link in an email from a "trusted" source
use an infected USB device
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A Trojan Horse is designed to:
destroy the boot files on your hard drive
make your computer run very slowly
bypass security and create a backdoor for hackers on your pc
replicate itself and spread through all the files on your pc
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Malware is:
Malicious Software
Malicious Hardware
Malicious Underware
Malicious Adware
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Which of the following is
NOT
a way to protect yourself from malware?
Do not click on links in emails unless you know it is legit
Keep all software up-to-date to prevent security issues
Ask your ISP to restrict activity on your account
Do not download applications from unknown sources
13
Malware is software which is specifically designed to:
disrupt, damage, or gain authorized access to a system
corrupt system files on a computer network
infect computer systems with a virus
copy and replicate system data
14
A program designed to scan the files on your hard drive to detect malware is called:
Anti-Virus
Adware
Rootkit
Internet Security
15
A Virus is designed to:
Make your computer run very slowly
Replicate itself and corrupt files on your pc
Destroy the boot files on your hard drive
Bypass security and create a backdoor for hackers on your pc
16
Malware that freezes your computer and demands a fee to unlock your files and system is called:
Adware
Ransomware
Rootkit
Spyware
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Malware designed to replicate itself and infect other programs to cause harm is known as:
Virus
Adware
Worm
Trojan Horse
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Which of the following is
NOT
a type of Malware?
Replicator
Trojan Horse
Worm
Virus
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A worm gains access to your computer system when you:
All of the above
use an infected USB device
click on a link in an email from a "trusted" source
download a seemingly legitimate program from the internet
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What signs might indicate your computer has been infected with malware?
Excessive unwanted pop-ups
Computer running slow
Friends and family receiving emails from your account
Mouse pointer moving and cd drawer opening w/out your input
