Computer Security Quiz

Malware is short for …..

• Malfunction software

• Malicious software

• Malign software

• Malediction software

A computer virus is similar to a flu virus; it is designed to spread from one host to another and has the ability to _________________ itself.

• duplicate

• replicate

• reply

• deploy

________________ displays unwanted ads, tracks user activity, and can be managed through pop-up controls or ad-blockers.

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• keyloggers

• Adware

___________________ steals sensitive information and can spread through software vulnerabilities or legitimate software downloads.

• Trojans

• Spyware

• Adware

• Ransomware

______________ are standalone programs that spread rapidly and can execute payloads to damage systems, such as deleting files

• adware

• worms

• trojans

• keyloggers

__________________ is a malicious activity in which attackers impersonate reputable entities or individuals to obtain sensitive information or install malware

________________ encrypts data and demands payment for its release, causing significant financial and operational damage to individuals and organizations.

• Adware

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Trojans

Virus cannot spread through

• USB

• Email

• Downloads

• Uploads

________ virus is a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate programme

• ransomware

• spyware

• trojan horse

• adware

____________________ are discreet software or hardware components designed to surreptitiously record a user’s keystrokes without their knowledge or consent.

• Keyloggers

• Rootkits

• Fileless malware

• cryptojacking