malware

Question 1

what is the definition of Malware

Answer 1

Malware is taken from the words malicious and software that is harmful to your computer system or network.

Question 2

virus

Answer 2

A computer virus is a program that makes copies itself,attaches itelf to programs you have installed on your computer and then damages your system.

Question 3

worms

Answer 3

similar to a virus,a worm is a program that makes copies of itself and then spreads through a network,damaging systems as it goes along.

Question 4

trojans

Answer 4

this is a program that looks harmless and tricks you into running it on your computer. It then carries out its real task,for example,displaying adverts on the desktop or installing unwanted toolbars.

Question 5

RAT

Answer 5

A remote access trojan which gives control of your computer to a hacker.

Question 6

rootkits

Answer 6

the software that enables a hacker toget contol of your computer.

Question 7

Diallers

Answer 7

A malicicous program that takes controls of your computer and usesit to dial expensive phone numbers.

Question 8

scareware

Answer 8

Scareware is a false security software that tries to scare the user into buying it by warning of some threat to the system.

Question 9

Keylogger

Answer 9

A Keylogger is a program designed to track and monitor the users Keystrokes,often used to steal passwords,credit card details etc….

Question 10

Spyware

Answer 10

Spyware programs gather information about you from your computer.This can be personal information or information about which websites you have visited.Some spyware spyware can also change your computer settings.

Question 11

Adware

Answer 11

Adware displays unwanted adverts on your computer without asking your permission.

Question 12

Browser Exploits

Answer 12

A Malicious code that takes advantage of an Internet browser vulnerability to make the browser do something you don’t want.[freeze,crash,change settings etc…].

Question 13

operating Systems Exploits

Answer 13

A Malicious code that takes advantage of a weakness in your operating system.

Question 14

P2P Infection

Answer 14

Infected files which come from a file-sharing website.

Question 15

Phising

Answer 15

Phising is an attempt to get your personal information such as your bank account details by pretending to be,for example,a charity or claming that you have won a cash prize.Its often carried out by email.

Question 16

Identity Theft

Answer 16

When people steal your personal details and pretend to be you,for example,buying online.