Security

Question 1

Viruses

Answer 1

A computer virus is a program thet makes copies of itself, attaches itself to programs you have installed on your computer and then damages your system.

Question 2

Worms

Answer 2

Similar to a virus , a worm is a program that makes copies of itself and then spreads through a network, damaging systems as it goes a long.

Question 3

Trojans

Answer 3

This is a program that looks harmless and tricks you into running it on your computer. It then carries out its real task, for example , displaying adverts on the desktop or installing unwanted toolbars.

Question 4

RAT

Answer 4

A remote access Trojan which gives control of your computer to a hacker.

Question 5

Rootkits

Answer 5

The software that enables a hacker to get control of your computer.

Question 6

Diallers

Answer 6

A malicious program that takes controls od your computer and uses it to dial expensive phone numbers.

Question 7

Scareware

Answer 7

Scareware is a false security software that tries to scare the user into buying it by warning of some threat to the system.

Question 8

Keylogger

Answer 8

A keylogger is a program designed to track and monitor the users keystrokes, often used to steal passwords , credit card details etc…

Question 9

Spyware

Answer 9

Spyware programs gather information about you from your computer. This can be personal information or information about which websites you have visited. Some spyware can also change your computer settings.

Question 10

Adware

Answer 10

Adware displays unwanted adverts on your computer without asking your computer without asking your permission.

Question 11

Browser Exploits

Answer 11

A malicious codes that takes advantage of an Internet browser vulnerability to make the browser do something you don’t want. [freeze, crash, change settings etc…]

Question 12

Operating System Exploits

Answer 12

A malicious code that takes advantage of a weakness in your operating system.

Question 13

P2P infection

Answer 13

Infected files which come form a file-sharing website.

Question 14

Phishing

Answer 14

Phishing is an attempt to get your personal information such as your bank account details by pretending to be, for example , a charity or claiming that you have won a cash prize. Its often carried out by email.

Question 15

Identify Theft

Answer 15

When people steal you personal details and pretend to be you , for example , buying online.

Question 16

Hacking

Answer 16

When someone accesses a computer system by finding a way around security.

Question 17

Denial of Service attack

Answer 17

DoS attacks are an attempt to make a computer or network resource unavailable to its intended users.