1.2.2 Security aspects

A type of malicious code or software that looks legitimate but can take control of your computer. It is designed to damage, disrupt, steal, or in general inflict some other harmful action on your data or network.

• Harmware

• Trojan horse (virus)

• Phishing

• DDOS

Often attached or concealed in shared or downloaded files, both executable files—a program that runs script—and non-executable files such as a Word document or an image file.

• Virus

• Hacking

• Keylogger

• Adware

Once it has entered into a computer system, usually via a network connection or as a downloaded file, it can then run, self-replicate and propagate without a triggering event.

• Worm

• Harmware

• Hacker

• Keylogger

Virus remains dormant until the infected host file is activated.

• True

• False

Worms do require the activation of their host file.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a spyware?

• Keylogger

• Phishing

• Virus

• Worm

A piece of code intentionally inserted into a computer system that will set off a malicious function such as deleting files when specified conditions are met.

• Keylogger

• Logic bomb

• DDOS

• Worm

When a logic bomb is triggered, it only modifies data without the knowledge or authorization of the computer user. Logic bombs cannot destroy data.

• True

• False

A type of malware that prevents users from accessing their system or personal files and demands ransom payment in order to regain access.

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Adware

• Spam

Holds your personal files hostage, keeping you from your documents, photos, and financial information. Those files are still on your computer, but the malware has encrypted your device, making the data stored on your computer or mobile device inaccessible.

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Adware

• Spam