9 spr1 Lesson 1 MALWARE (2)

What type of malware displays unwanted advertisements?

• Adware
• Spyware
• Rootkit
• Trojan horse

Which malware is a program that runs automated tasks over the internet?

• Bot
• Worm
• Adware
• Virus

What type of malware encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for the decryption key?

• Ransomware
• Spyware
• Worm
• Bot

Which malware is designed to enable unauthorized access to a computer?

• Rootkit
• Virus
• Adware
• Ransomware

What type of malware is used to gather information about a user without their consent?

• Spyware
• Bot
• Trojan horse
• Rootkit

Which malware disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users?

• Trojan horse
• Worm
• Virus
• Spyware

What type of malware attaches itself to a program or file to spread between devices?

• Virus
• Rootkit
• Bot
• Ransomware

Which malware is a standalone program that replicates itself to spread across computers?

• Worm
• Trojan horse
• Adware
• Spyware

What is the best way to avoid adware?

• Avoid downloading from untrusted websites
• Enable macros in documents
• Ignore software updates
• Disable antivirus software

How can you protect against bots?

• Use firewalls and updated antivirus software
• Share passwords frequently
• Disable your firewall
• Download files from unknown sources