QUIZ ON MALWARE

What umbrella term encompasses viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware?

• malware
• spam
• phishing
• adware

This is a type of worm that appears to be legitimate but has malicious intent.

• Trojan horse
• Adware
• Spyware
• Ransomware

What type of malicious software threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless payment is made?

• Ransomware
• Trojan horse
• Adware
• Spyware

What type of malware propagates by inserting a copy of itself into and becoming part of another program?

• Trojan
• Worm
• Virus
• Spyware

What is an adware?

• Software that displays advertisements
• Software that organizes files and folders
• Software that blocks advertisements
• Software that enhances computer security

Which of the following below does not require a host program or human interaction to propagate?

• virus

• trojan horse

• adware

• worm

What makes Trojans different from worms?

• They spread through email attachments
• They cannot replicate themselves and need human interaction

• They are always designed to steal personal information
• They only affect Mac computers

What poses as a credible source to steal usernames, passwords, credit card details, and banking information through emails, websites, text messages, or other forms of electronic communication?

• Encryption

• Phishing
• Phasing
• Fishing

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• Avoid opening malicious emails.

• Installing 2 or more AVs is more effective.

• No updates are required for paid AV programs.

• Internet is not required in improving AV performance.

Which of the following is correct about anti – virus programs?

• Installing 2 AVs on a single computer is not possible.

• Paid anti – virus program offers better protection than free versions.

• AVs that you have bought doesn’t need updating because you paid them.

• Installing and running 2 anti – virus programs provide better malware protection.