Malware Taxonomy

Part of Types of Malware · Section 2 of 9

DiagramUnit: 3.6 Fundamentals of Cyber SecurityGCSE

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Malware Taxonomy

Malware taxonomy diagram showing six types of malicious software: Virus (attaches to files, spreads via user action), Worm (self-replicating, spreads automatically through networks), Trojan (disguised as legitimate software, creates backdoor), Ransomware (encrypts files, demands payment), Spyware (monitors activity, steals data), and Adware (displays unwanted advertisements)

Practice 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
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Explain how a Trojan horse works.

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