G7 - Data protection/security/privacy/viuses

Gaining illegal access to a computer system.

• Hacking

• Spam

• Malicious Software

• Virus

What can a virus do to your computer?

• Delete files

• Cause inappropriate adverts to appear

• Spy on what you are doing

• Steal your information

What is spyware?

• Causes adverts to appear on screen.
• Software that deletes your files
• Slows your pc down.
• Collects information from you and transfers it across the internet.

What is a worm?

• A virus that replicates itself through computer networks
• blocking access until money is paid
• A program that attacks your computer while completing a normal task
• An animal that lives when you cut it in half

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To detect viruses on a system and prevent them from attacking it and spreading
• To prevent unauthorised connections coming in to and out of a network
• To prevent a hacker from logging on to the network
  

What is ransomware?

• blocks access until money is paid
• steals your money
• when someone steals your computer
• Malware that multiplies

An attack which attempts to steal personal data using fraudulent emails disguised to appear genuine.

• phising

• pharming

• war driving

• cryptojacking

Software that is created by a company and relased for anyone to buy is called

• Bespoke
• Proprietary
• Open Source
• Off the shelf

Linux O/S is an example of

• Open Source
• Proprietary

Microsoft Windows O/S is an example of

• Open Source
• Proprietary