Y7 System security

What is malware?

• A program that installs and runs on a computer without the user’s knowledge.

• Hardware that controls a user’s computer without their knowledge.

• A faulty piece of software.

What is a virus?

• A program that makes the user feel unwell.

• A program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers via attachments.

• A program that you can download for free.

What is spyware?

• A program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers via attachments.

• Hardware that controls a computer without the user's knowledge.

• A program that monitors computer activity in an attempt to steal sensitive information.

What should be used to remove malware from a computer?

• Anti-malware software

• A firewall

• A filter

What is a worm?

• They self-replicate without user’s help.

• They disguise themselves as trustworthy software.

• They attach to certain files and spread when opened.

What is a Trojan?

• They self-replicate without user’s help.

• They disguise themselves as trustworthy software.

• They attach to certain files and spread when opened.

Which of these is an action of malware?

• Organising your work.

• Deleting your files.

• Making folders.

Which of these is an action of malware?

• Locking your files

• Helping to recover lost work.

• Word processing.

If you receive am email with an attachment from an unknown person, what should you do?

• Open it immediately.

• Delete it.

• Forward it to all of your contacts.

Where are you most likely to be at risk of malware?

• A government run website

• A well know retail website.

• An illegal streaming website.