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Types of Malware

Revise Types of Malware in 3.6 Fundamentals of Cyber Security for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

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The Digital Diseases

Introduction2

Malware Taxonomy

Diagram3

What is Malware?

Key Facts4

Types of Malware

Comparison5

Deep Dive: Virus vs Worm - The Critical Difference

Deep Dive6

Deep Dive: How to Protect Against Malware

Deep Dive7

Exam Tips

Notes8

Memory Tricks

Notes9

Knowledge Organiser: Malware Types

Summary

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Exam questions for Types of Malware

Which type of malware attaches itself to a legitimate file and requires user action to spread?

  • A. Worm
  • B. Virus
  • C. Trojan
  • D. Ransomware
1 markfoundation

Explain how a Trojan horse works.

2 marksstandard

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