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What are examples of malware mentioned in the text?
What are examples of malware mentioned in the text?
- Adware, bloatware, ransomware, rootkits
- Trojans, adware, ransomware, rootkits
- Viruses, adware, scareware, rootkits
- Viruses, worms, trojans, spyware (correct)
How can a virus be released according to the text?
How can a virus be released according to the text?
- When a user updates their operating system
- When a user installs a new software program
- When a user opens an e-mail and downloads an attachment (correct)
- When a user visits a website with pop-up ads
What can happen if a virus spreads to the host computer's boot sector files?
What can happen if a virus spreads to the host computer's boot sector files?
- The computer's power supply may fail
- The computer's RAM may malfunction
- The internet connection may become unstable
- The user may encounter the 'blue-screen of death' (correct)
What is the potential consequence of malware accessing login and password details?
What is the potential consequence of malware accessing login and password details?
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Can malware physically damage the computer's hard drive according to the text?
Can malware physically damage the computer's hard drive according to the text?
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