Malware Quiz

What is spyware?

• Spyware is a type of software that allows you to remotely access another computer.

• Spyware is a type of malicious software that gathers information without the user's knowledge or consent.

• Spyware is a type of software that helps protect your computer from viruses.

• Spyware is a type of software that enhances the performance of your computer.

Name one type of spyware.

• Trojan

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Keylogger

How does spyware typically get installed on a computer?

• Clicking on pop-up ads, using public Wi-Fi networks, or opening spam emails.

• Malicious downloads, email attachments, or visiting infected websites.

What are the effects of spyware on computer performance?

• Spyware has no effect on computer performance.

• Spyware only affects internet speed, not overall computer performance.

• Spyware can improve computer performance.

• Spyware can slow down computer performance and cause crashes or freezes.

What are some common signs of a virus infection?

• No changes to files or settings, no unusual error messages, no excessive hard drive activity

• Decreased hard drive activity, fewer crashes or freezes, no unexpected pop-up windows

• Increased internet speed, improved computer performance, reduced error messages

• Slow computer performance, frequent crashes or freezes, unusual error messages, unexpected pop-up windows, excessive hard drive activity, and changes to files or settings without user input.

How can viruses be transmitted to a computer?

• By using public Wi-Fi networks

• Through downloading infected files or software, opening malicious email attachments, visiting infected websites, or connecting infected external devices like USB drives.

• By updating software

• By clicking on pop-up ads

What are some preventive measures against spyware and viruses?

• Click on every link and download every file without verifying their source

• Install multiple antivirus programs for added protection

• Regularly update operating system and software, use reliable antivirus program, be cautious while downloading files or clicking on links, avoid suspicious websites and emails, regularly back up data

• Disable automatic updates to avoid potential compatibility issues

What are two types of spyware?

• adware and keyloggers

• worms and viruses

• phishing and trojans

• malware and ransomware

What are the potential dangers of spyware?

• Increased pop-up ads, decreased internet speed, loss of personal files

• Corruption of files, system crashes, unauthorized access to webcam

• Unauthorized access to personal information, theft of sensitive data, slow computer performance, increased vulnerability to other malware attacks

• Loss of internet connection, increased spam emails, decreased battery life

How can you protect your computer from viruses?

• Install antivirus software and keep it updated, avoid downloading files from unknown sources, be cautious while opening email attachments, regularly update your operating system and software, and use a firewall.

• Install antivirus software but don't bother updating it, download files from any source, open all email attachments without caution, never update your operating system and software, and disable your firewall.

• Don't worry about protecting your computer from viruses, they're not a real threat.

• Install antivirus software and never update it, download files from unknown sources, open all email attachments without caution, never update your operating system and software, and disable your firewall.