malware

Question 1

virus

Answer 1

Malware that once installed, replicates itself and tries to infect other devices

Question 2

malware

Answer 2

Malicious Sofware

Any software that intends to harm, disrupt

Question 3

worm

Answer 3

Malware similar to a virus, but spreads to connected devices without human interaction

Question 4

trojan

Answer 4

A type of malware that hides in a seemingly safe gift of software

Question 5

phishing

Answer 5

An attempt to obtain personal data through emails pretending to be from reputable sources

Question 6

adware

Answer 6

A form of malware that creates pop up adverts, targeted adverts or redirects the user to advertising sites

Question 7

spyware

Answer 7

A type of malware that copies or monitors data and sends it to the creator

Question 8

pharming

Answer 8

Attempting to gain access to personal details through a bogus or unsafe website

Question 9

shouldering

Answer 9

looking over someone’s shoulder to gain personal data or information

Question 10

hacking

Answer 10

Gaining access to a system to cause harm or disruption

Although similar, the terms are different

Question 11

updates

Answer 11

Updating utility software improves security as patches contain fixes & remove security flaws