12 Questions
What is a common sign of malware infection, according to the text?
Unexpected pop-up ads
What is a potential consequence of a malware infection indicated by your computer's fan running at full speed?
Botnet involvement
Which type of malware tends to cause unexpected pop-up ads according to the text?
Adware
What is a possible reason for a sudden increase in Internet activity on your system as mentioned in the text?
Secondary infection download
How might your system's disk space be affected by certain types of malware?
Loss of disk space due to bundleware
What type of malware might lead to changes in your browser settings as described in the text?
Adware
What is malware?
A term used to describe any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems
How does malware affect devices?
By interfering with normal functioning and taking partial control over operations
What are the motives behind malware?
To make money, sabotage work, make political statements, or for bragging rights
Can malware damage physical hardware of systems?
Rarely, with one known exception mentioned in the text
How does malware impact data on devices?
It can steal, encrypt, or delete data without permission
What is a common result of malware activity on a device?
Compromised data security
Learn about malware and malicious software, how they infect devices, and ways to protect your digital devices from cyber threats. Understand the importance of cybersecurity measures in safeguarding against malware attacks.
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