The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to Cybersecurity - Part 3 - Viruses and Spyware

The video tutorial discusses mobile malware, starting with viruses that corrupt data and replicate quickly. It then covers spyware, which records data and can be more dangerous than viruses. A case study of the Tryout spyware is presented, highlighting its ability to record calls and messages while posing as a legitimate app. The tutorial concludes with an introduction to detecting malware on mobile devices.

What is the primary goal of a mobile virus?

• To record user data

• To improve device performance

• To provide security updates

• To corrupt data

How do mobile viruses spread?

• Via email attachments only

• By duplicating themselves

• Through physical contact

• By user consent

What makes spyware potentially more dangerous than viruses?

• It is easy to detect

• It improves device speed

• It records sensitive data

• It can replicate itself

Which of the following data can spyware record?

• Device battery level

• User's browsing habits

• Screen brightness settings

• Installed applications

What was unique about the Tryout spyware?

• It was only available on iOS

• It could not record phone calls

• It appeared as a legitimate application

• It was the first spyware ever created