Network and Computer Attacks

Question 1

Malware

Answer 1

Malware is a malicious software, such as virus, worm or Trojan horse

Question 2

Virus

Answer 2

A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file or another program, often sent via e-mail. A virus needs the presence of a host to work

Question 3

Ransomware

Answer 3

A type of virus that locks a target system until a ransom is paid