Malware Overview: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Spyware
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Malware Overview: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Spyware

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What type of malware can replicate itself without any human interaction?

  • Virus
  • Trojan
  • Worm (correct)
  • Spyware
  • Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software to deceive users?

  • Worm
  • Trojan (correct)
  • Virus
  • Adware
  • What does spyware do on a user's computer?

  • Replicates itself without human interaction
  • Locks and encrypts data for ransom
  • Displays unwanted advertisements
  • Monitors and gathers user activities covertly (correct)
  • Which type of malware displays unwanted advertisements on a user's computer?

    <p>Adware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ransomware do to a victim's device or data?

    <p>Locks and encrypts, demanding a ransom for access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Malware

    • Viruses: attach to legitimate programs and files, activating when the program is executed, and replicate to spread to other files and systems.
    • Worms: self-replicating programs that can copy themselves without human interaction.
    • Trojans: disguise themselves as legitimate software to trick users into executing malicious code on their computers.
    • Spyware: secretly monitor and gather user information, such as keystrokes, browsing habits, and login credentials, without consent.
    • Adware: display unwanted advertisements, often as pop-ups or banners, redirect web traffic to advertising sites, and degrade system performance.
    • Ransomware: lock and encrypt devices or data, demanding a ransom to restore access.

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    This quiz provides an overview of different types of malware including viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware. Learn about how each category operates and their specific characteristics.

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