definitions

Question 1

virus meaning

Answer 1

A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. If this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be “infected” with a computer virus.

Question 2

ransomware

Answer 2

recently JBS meats was a victim of ransomware, and had to shut down
- paid 14 million dollars to stop attacks
- basically software which attacks other software, where large corps have to pay to money to stop the attacks

Question 3

how does ransomware work

Answer 3

ransomware inserts a driver, encrypts files, so files on the hard disk are encrypted
- get ransom or decryption key is changed and files are useless

Question 4

hacking and data leaks

Answer 4

confidential data can be stolen and leaked through this

Question 5

reliance on software

Answer 5

software used to control most power stations, infrastructure and is very integrated in everyday life

Question 6

driver

Answer 6

program that sits between program and hardware
- driver which allows other configs of hardware to interface with operating systems