Computer Security

Question 1

What’s malware

Answer 1

Malware is software that is made to damage or harm computers, networks, or data.

Question 2

What’s a virus

Answer 2

A virus is a type of malware that copies itself and spreads to other computers, often by attaching to files or programs.

Question 3

What is a Trojan Horse?

Answer 3

A Trojan Horse looks like a normal file or program but secretly harms your computer once you open or install it.

Question 4

What’s ransomware

Answer 4

Ransomware locks your files or computer and demands money to unlock them.

Question 5

What’s spyware

Answer 5

Spyware secretly watches what you do on your computer and sends the info to someone else.

Question 6

What is Social Engineering?

Answer 6

Social Engineering tricks people into giving away private information, like passwords.

Question 7

What is Phishing?

Answer 7

Phishing is when someone pretends to be a trustworthy source (like a bank) to trick you into giving personal info.

Question 8

Common tactics/ signs of phishing

Answer 8

Poor grammar/ bad spelling
Urgency
Emotion
Strange email addresses
Suspicious links
Asking for personal details
Impersonal
Too good to be true