Malware and Viruses

Malware and Viruses

1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zd92fg8/articles/zcmbgk7

2. the common types of malware are......

   • viruses
     • A virus is a type of malware that spreads through normal programs. Once your device has a virus it may spread easily and quickly. A virus might just slow down your device - or it might be so severe you lose all your applications and documents!
   • worms
   • spyware
   • trojan horse
     • A trojan horse (or just a trojan) pretends it will be a useful and safe program, when actually it will try to attack your device.

3. offers something tempting to look at, either an attachment or link - for example a funny video

   • when you open the attachment or click the link, it installs a virus n your computer
     • the virus might.......

4. Email fraud is the intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual through email.

5. malware is a peice of software that was written for damaging websites, stealing data, and generally causing a mess

6. an email scam is where people get an email and hackers try to get credit card details and personal details and take money from the person

7. it is a piece of software that was written for damaging websites, stealing data, and generally causing a mess

8. an email scam is where people get an email and hackers try to get credit card and personal and take money from the person