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Quiz: Malware - What It Is and What It Does

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about network security, let's test your knowledge of malware and its effects!

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What is malware?

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Which of the following are examples of malware? (Select all that apply)

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A {{blank0}} spreads by attaching itself to files, while {{blank1}} secretly monitors user activity.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What does spyware do?

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Which of the following are effects of malware? (Select all that apply)

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Ransomware often encrypts {{blank0}}, making them inaccessible until a payment, or {{blank1}}, is made.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which is NOT a characteristic of malware?

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