Keeping Digital Devices Safe from Malware

What is malware?

• A type of hardware

• A program that is designed to damage a computing device

• A safe and useful computer program

• A program that helps your computer run faster

What is a virus in terms of digital devices?

• A safe email attachment

• A type of hardware

• A program that cleans your computer

• A type of malware that spreads by attaching to other programs

How does spyware collect information?

• By attaching to other programs

• By cleaning the computer

• By keeping a record of everything the user types

• By sending emails

What is a Trojan horse in computing?

• A safe and useful computer program

• A malware that pretends to be a safe program

• A type of hardware

• A program that speeds up your computer

What should you do if you receive a strange message from a friend?

• Ignore it

• Let them know they might be the victim of a malware attack

• Download the attachment

• Forward it to others

What is the purpose of anti-virus software?

• To send emails

• To make your computer slower

• To check and scan your device for malware

• To delete all your files

What is a sign that your device might be infected with malware?

• Your device changes color

• Your device becomes lighter

• Your device stops working completely

• Your device speeds up

What is a worm in terms of digital devices?

• A type of malware that spreads without attaching to other programs

• A program that speeds up your computer

• A type of hardware

• A safe email attachment

What should you do before downloading software or apps from the web?

• Download it immediately

• Check with an adult that it's safe

• Ignore it

• Send it to a friend

What is a digital device?

• A type of clothing

• A type of book

• A type of food

• A machine with a computer inside programmed for a specific task