Malware

Question 1

What is Malware?

Answer 1

Malicious software

Question 2

What does malware do?

Answer 2

Keystroke logging - gather your information
Botnet - Control your computer when they need it to do attacks on entities
Advertising popups
Viruses and Worms - Encrypt your data to force you to pay to unlock it. (Crypto-malware, Ransomware)

Question 3

How can you avoid malware?

Answer 3

Never click a link in an email. Avoid popups on webpages. Avoid going to websites that seem unsafe. Some webpages and automatically download software on your computer. Avoid running the software. KEEP YOUR SECURITY UP TO DATE

Question 4

List the types of malware

Answer 4

Viruses, Crypto-malware, Ransomware, Trojan Horse, Rootkit, Keylogger, Adware/Spyware, Botnets