Security: Malware

Question 1

Malware

Answer 1

Malicious software designed to harm systems and/or steal information

Question 2

Virus

Answer 2

A type of self-replicating malware which corrupts and alters files on a computer system

Question 3

Worm

Answer 3

A type of self-replicating malware which deliberatly slows down computer systems by using up all of their rosources

Question 4

Trojan horse

Answer 4

A type of malware which records personal data or sensitive information so that it can be stolen by its user.

Question 5

Phishing

Answer 5

stealing of data, usually by tricking people into sharing it via phone or physically stealing it

Question 6

Social engineering

Answer 6

Using human interaction either via telephone or software to trick people into sharing sensitive or personal data.

Question 7

Data interception

Answer 7

Intercepting packets as they travel through the net to steal information. Can be prevented via encryption(Https)