Malware and its Types
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What is the primary function of spyware?

  • To conceal itself inside legitimate software
  • To encrypt data and demand ransom
  • To snoop on a user's activity and send back the information gathered to a hacker (correct)
  • To replicate itself without human interaction
  • What happens when a computer is infected by a worm?

  • The processing speed slows down, and tasks become unstable (correct)
  • The system becomes completely immune to viruses
  • The system becomes immune to malware
  • The processing speed increases
  • What is the purpose of a trojan horse?

  • To replicate itself without human interaction
  • To encrypt data and demand ransom
  • To conceal itself inside the software that seems legitimate (correct)
  • To snoop on a user's activity
  • What is ransomware used for?

    <p>To encrypt data and demand ransom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a rootkit?

    <p>To gain administrator access to the host system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an antivirus software?

    <p>To detect and remove malware from a computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a computer virus infects a computer in a network?

    <p>The virus spreads to other systems in the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'VIRUS' stand for?

    <p>Vital Information Resources Under Seize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

    <p>To control the incoming and outgoing network traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to have an Internet connection to update antivirus software?

    <p>To update the antivirus software with the latest known viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Malware

    • Malware is a type of malicious program designed to damage or carry out unwanted actions on a computer system.
    • The term 'malware' can be remembered as 'badware' since 'mal' in Spanish means 'bad'.

    Types of Malware

    • Computer worm: a type of malware that can replicate itself without human interaction, consuming memory space and slowing down the computer's processing speed.
    • Trojan horse: a type of malware that conceals itself inside legitimate software, activating and infecting the host system when installed.
    • Spyware: a type of malware that snoops on a user's activity and sends gathered information back to a hacker.
    • Ransomware: a type of malware that accesses the host system's data by encrypting it, demanding payment in exchange for access.
    • Rootkit: a type of malware that gains administrator access to the host system, hiding but retaining special access to the system.
    • Computer virus: a piece of code or program developed to corrupt data or program files on a computer system.

    Computer Viruses

    • A computer virus enters a computer without the user's permission, potentially spreading to other systems if the computer is part of a network.
    • Viruses can hamper the normal functioning of computer resources, such as processing power, memory, and installed programs.
    • A virus can slow down the computer's speed or even damage the hard disk, making it unrecoverable.
    • VIRUS stands for Vital Information Resources Under Seize.

    Protection from Malware

    • Antivirus software: a set of programs that identify and remove malware, detecting and preventing viruses from copying themselves on the computer system.
    • Regular updates are necessary to detect the latest known viruses, requiring an internet connection.
    • Firewall: a software or hardware-based network security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic, preventing unauthorized access to a computer network.

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    Learn about malware, its types, and how they affect computer systems. Understand the different types of malware including worms, trojans, spyware, and more.

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