malware

Question 1

virus

Answer 1

attaches it self to another computing program that is how it’s spreads

Question 2

worm

Answer 2

a malicious program which can copy itself and spread through a network connection.

Question 3

trojan

Answer 3

this programe is harmless

Question 4

RAT

Answer 4

can be used to give access toyour computer to a hacker

Question 5

Rootkit

Answer 5

software that enables a hacker to get control of your computer

Question 6

diallers

Answer 6

a malicouse program that takes control of your computer

Question 7

scareware

Answer 7

false security software

Question 8

keylogger

Answer 8

program disgined to to record user keystrokes

Question 9

spyware

Answer 9

programs gather information about you

Question 10

adware

Answer 10

displays unwanted adverts

Question 11

browser exploits

Answer 11

malicious program that takes advantage of bugs

Question 12

os exploits

Answer 12

maliciouse code that takes advantage of bugs

Question 13

p2p infection

Answer 13

infected files which you recive when you download from a file sharing

Question 14

phishing

Answer 14

attempting to obtain personal information

Question 15

identity theft

Answer 15

once people have acquired enough persoal details

Question 16

firewall

Answer 16

a security program