71329 - Malware

2. this type of software can spread quickly through a network, slowing data transmission speeds
4. is the term used to refer to malicious software
5. A type of malware back in the year 200 called ILOVEYOU. It infected millions of Windows PCs worldwide.
7. this software is used to monitor your activity, without your authorisation
9. In 2021, researchers published a report about a malware that they found in South Korea affecting Android devices called PhoneSpy, which accessed the infected device to steal data and remotely control it.
10. a well known real life example of a ransomware virus
12. this type of software will lock a computer or encrypt files, until the victim pays a sum of money

1. this type of software pretends to be useful but it does not reveal its true purpose!
3. this type of software self-replicates and makes changes to computer programs
6. to avoid getting malware, it would be a good idea to do this on a regular basis
8. this software may lead to lots of popups appearing - very annoying!
11. A useful email tool, commonly used to spread a virus.