Module 2.5

Question 1

what is a virus

Answer 1

software that is written to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer & is loaded into computer without knowledge or consent of the owner

Question 2

what is malware

Answer 2

malicious software
software with negative intentions

eg adware ; ads popping up whilst surfing the internet

Question 3

name 4 ways in which viruses spread

Answer 3

• attachments sent via emails
• files downloaded from the internet
• files shared over a network
• files stored on portable media

Question 4

name 5 ways in which you know your computer has a virus

Answer 4

• files start disappearing
• computer slows down
• programs stop working properly
• computer no longer boots up
• anti-virus software reports threat

Question 5

name 3 ways to prevent viruses

Answer 5

• antivirus software
• act responsibly
• use common sense when on internet

Question 6

what is antivirus software

Answer 6

software that scans computer files for viruses & tries to eliminate them

Question 7

name 3 functions of the antivirus program

Answer 7

• warn you of virus presence/sus activity
• automatically delete virus
• quarantine virus

Question 8

name some antivirus software

Answer 8

• Norton AntiVirus
• AVG
• Mcfee
• Avast

Question 9

Name the proper ways for virus prevention

Answer 9

• anti-virus software
• avoiding pirated software
• scanning email attachments & downloaded files b4 opening them

Question 10

what is a computer worm

Answer 10

malware that distributes itself over a network, k no normally via email, without a person having run an infected program
able to reproduce itself
can send copies of itself to everyone in your email address book

Question 11

what is a trojan

Answer 11

destructive program disguised as a useful application

delete files on computer / scan computer for personal info and send it off to person who created it

Question 12

how can we deal with spam

Answer 12

• be careful who you give your email address to
• check if your ISP can help
• some anti-viruses have anti-spam
• never respond to spam

Question 13

what is an internet hoax?

Answer 13

message or article intended to deceive or defraud others

Question 14

how can we protect ourselves from hoaxes?

Answer 14

• never accept info at face value
• always check source of info
• legitimize info

Question 15

what is phishing

Answer 15

attempts by criminals to con users into giving out personal, confidential details

Question 16

give 3 times for prevention of phishing

Answer 16

• don’t respond to requests via email
• type in URL of bank in address
• check site is secure

Question 17

what is pharming

Answer 17

scamming practice where a user is automatically redirected to another website even if they type in correct URL for official website

Question 18

how can we prevent pharming

Answer 18

• ensure you got updated anti-spyware
• many sites requiring secure info will warn you
• ensure the site you’re accessing is secure

Question 19

what is email spoofing

Answer 19

changing of email header so it appears the email comes from a different source

Question 20

give general guidelines for using the internet safely

Answer 20

• keep operating system updated
• don’t click links in pop-ups
• be careful when opening attachments
• have good password policies
• stay informed
• don’t be gullible

Question 21

name some of the best practices when interacting g with others online

Answer 21

• don’t make arrangements to meet in person
• consider turning off geotagging
• be sus of someone who is too “perfect•
• it’s accepted to ignore some friend requests
• be aware that no posting on social media can be regarded as private