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What type of malware can replicate itself without any human interaction?
Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software to deceive users?
What does spyware do on a user's computer?
Which type of malware displays unwanted advertisements on a user's computer?
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What does ransomware do to a victim's device or data?
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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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Description
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.
