CYBERSECURITY: L4 RISE OF THE BOTS

Question 1

What is malware?

Answer 1

Malware is basically a software that’s made to harm your computer by gaining unauthorized access.

Question 2

What are viruses?

Answer 2

Viruses are self-replicating software that can cause harm to your computer.

Question 3

What are worms?

Answer 3

Unlike viruses, worms don’t attach themselves to files. They spread through networks and can slow down internet speed.

Question 4

What is ransomware?

Answer 4

Ransomware locks your computer and encrypts your files, demanding a ransom for their release.

Question 5

What are trojans?

Answer 5

Trojans appear as harmless software but secretly carry out malicious activities.

Question 6

What is spyware?

Answer 6

Spyware is an unwanted software that monitors and collects information about your computer usage.

Question 7

What is adware?

Answer 7

Adware infects your computer and displays malicious advertisements or pop-ups while you’re online.

Question 8

What are the categories of malware?

Answer 8

1. Viruses
2. Worms
3. Trojans
4. Ransomware
5. Spyware
6. Adware

Question 9

What are internet bots?

Answer 9

Bots are automated programs that perform tasks repeatedly

Question 10

When bots go bad…

Answer 10

Many of the bots circulating the web have malicious intent

Question 11

What is botnet?

Answer 11

A botnet is a large collection of malware infected devices.