Understanding Malware Types - yr8

What does ransomware do to the files on an infected machine?

• Moves them to a different folder

• Copies them

• Encrypts them

• Deletes them

Why is paying the ransom for ransomware usually not a good idea?

• It is too expensive

• It requires a credit card

• The hacker might not release the decryption key

• It takes too long

What is the origin of the name 'trojan' in computer malware?

• A Greek city

• A type of ancient Greek ship

• A Greek legend about a wooden horse

• A famous Greek philosopher

What can trojans do once they are activated?

• Send spam emails

• Delete or damage data

• Encrypt files

• Install updates

What is the primary function of spyware?

• To display advertisements

• To delete data

• To collect and log information

• To encrypt files

How does spyware help hackers bypass password encryption?

• By changing the encryption method

• By creating fake passwords

• By deleting the encryption

• By logging keystrokes and sending data back to the hacker

What is a computer worm designed to do?

• Display advertisements

• Copy itself and spread to other computers

• Delete data

• Encrypt files

How can a worm spread to other computers?

• Through email attachments

• By copying itself to other computers on the same network

• By downloading from the internet

• By being installed manually

What are computer viruses designed to do?

• Display advertisements

• Damage the target computer or device

• Log keystrokes

• Encrypt files

How do computer viruses typically spread?

• By logging keystrokes

• By displaying advertisements

• Through email attachments and internet downloads

• By copying themselves to other computers