Unit 2 Lesson 1: Making one's self safe in the Cyber World (B)

Question 1

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inserts its code into files and programs infecting other software inside the computer system

Answer 1

Virus

Question 2

Types of Malicious Software:
-software that can be rapidly spread from one computer to another replicating itself throughout the computer network even without human interaction

-infects through downloaded file

Answer 2

Worms

Question 3

Types of Malicious Software:
-disguised as a legitimate and helpful software but once installed, will gain access to private and sensitive information stored in your computer

Answer 3

Trojan (Trojan Horse)

Question 4

Types of Malicious Software:
invades computer and targets sensitive information / steal personal info

Answer 4

Spyware

Question 5

Types of Malicious Software:
gather data with advertisements

Answer 5

Adware

Question 6

Types of Malicious Software:
-phishing scam

-clicking a link downloads a file and encrypts sensitive information, denying access to your device

-criminals will ask for you money

Answer 6

Ransomware