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Which type of malware is designed to throw advertisements up on your screen?
What type of malware secretly observes a computer user's activities without permission?
Which type of malware attaches to another program and replicates itself by modifying other computer programs?
What is the purpose of a Trojan malware?
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Which type of malware is known for stealing financial information?
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Which type of malware locks you out of your device and/or encrypts your files, then forces you to pay a ransom to get them back?
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What are spam messages?
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What does cyberstalking refer to?
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What is spoofing?
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Study Notes
Types of Malware
- Adware is designed to display unwanted advertisements on a user's screen.
- Spyware secretly monitors a computer user's activities without their consent, gathering sensitive information.
Viruses
- A virus attaches to another program and replicates itself by modifying other computer programs.
Trojans
- A Trojan malware disguises itself as legitimate software, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a user's system.
Financial Malware
- Phishing malware is known for stealing financial information, such as login credentials and credit card numbers.
Ransomware
- Ransomware locks users out of their devices and/or encrypts their files, then demands payment in exchange for the decryption key.
Spam and Cyberstalking
- Spam messages are unwanted, unsolicited emails or messages sent to a large number of recipients.
- Cyberstalking refers to the use of technology to harass, intimidate, or monitor another person online.
Spoofing
- Spoofing involves disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity, such as a website or a sender, to gain access to sensitive information or trick users into divulging personal data.
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Description
Test your knowledge on malware and its various types in this informative quiz. Learn about adware, spyware, and other common offenders in the world of malicious software. Challenge yourself and become more aware of the threats that can harm your computer.
