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A quiz about #malware to teach about #internet safety
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Malware that replicates and spreads around a network without the need of another program is:
A Virus
A Worm
A Trojan Horse
A Replicator
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Spyware gains access to your computer files by:
all of the above
installing a browser add-on
clicking on a link in a pop-up
downloading software from the internet
3
A technique that tries to trick a user into providing personal information.
Phishing
Rootkit
Internet Security
Adware
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Keylogging is
getting access to data logs
a program infects your keyboard
when you click on a link in an email from a "trusted" source
a program to record keystrokes made by a user in order to get passwords
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Malware that freezes your computer and demands a fee to unlock your files and system is called:
Adware
Rootkit
Ransomware
Spyware
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Which of the following is
NOT
a way to protect yourself from malware?
Keep all software up-to-date to prevent security issues
Do not download applications from unknown sources
Do not click on links in emails unless you know it is legit
Ask your ISP to restrict activity on your account
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Malware designed to replicate itself and infect other programs to cause harm is known as:
Adware
Worm
Virus
Trojan Horse
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The definition of Spyware is "software designed to.....":
transmit private data covertly from your hard drive
keep an eye on your activity and keep you safe from hackers
replicate itself and transmit across an entire network
target ads to reflect your online activity
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A worm gains access to your computer system when you:
click on a link in an email from a "trusted" source
download a seemingly legitimate program from the internet
All of the above
use an infected USB device
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Malware that is disguised as a legitimate program is known as a:
Virus
Trojan Horse
Worm
Replicator
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Malware is:
Malicious Underware
Malicious Hardware
Malicious Software
Malicious Adware
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A Trojan Horse is designed to:
destroy the boot files on your hard drive
replicate itself and spread through all the files on your pc
make your computer run very slowly
bypass security and create a backdoor for hackers on your pc
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What signs might indicate your computer has been infected with malware?
Computer running slow
Mouse pointer moving and cd drawer opening w/out your input
Excessive unwanted pop-ups
Friends and family receiving emails from your account
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A Virus is designed to:
Bypass security and create a backdoor for hackers on your pc
Replicate itself and corrupt files on your pc
Destroy the boot files on your hard drive
Make your computer run very slowly
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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
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A Trojan Horse gains access to your computer system when you:
download a seemingly legitimate program from the internet
use an infected USB device
click on a link in an email from a "trusted" source
talk to your friends via social media
