INTERNET SAFETY - MALWARE

Malware is short for....

• Microsoft Windows

• Microsoft Word

• Malicious Security

• Malicious Software

Which of the following is NOT an example of malware?

• Worms

• software

• Viruses

• spyware

What is malware?

• Any device with viruses.

• Any web browser that can harm your device.

• Any software designed to cause harm to a person.

• Any software that can steal data and damage or destroy devices.

What does the word "malicious" mean?

• Causing harm

• Threatening someone

• Danger

• A virus

Koby was scrolling on Instagram and accidentally clicked on an ad that popped up on his screen. Soon after, his computer began to freeze and stopped working. What could have happened?

• His computer overheated.

• His computer was infected by adware.

• He was logged out of instangram.

• His computer battery died.

What are 2 ways in which Koby could have protected his computer?

• By purchasing a case for it.

  By staying off of the internet.

• By using a password.

  By using Google Chrome.

• By using an antivirus software.

  Avoid clicking on pop-up links.

• By buying a stronger computer.

  By saving all his documents.

Anyone who does something illegal with a device​ that does not belong to them is considered to be a ______

• Technician

• scammer

• thief

• hacker

​A hacker is someone who tries to get into another person's device without __________

• passwords

• help

• permission

• internet

Hackers usually use some form of ________ ________ to access devices.

• computer software

• web browser

• Microsoft Word

• Google Chrome

Hackers try to gain access into people's devices by finding weak areas such as:

• devices with strong passwords.

• devices with an antivirus.

• devices with weak passwords.