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The Digital Diseases

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This introduction covers The Digital Diseases within Malware Types for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Malware Types in Network Security for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 1 of 8 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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The Digital Diseases

Think of malware like diseases that can infect your computer. A virus is like the flu - it attaches to healthy files and spreads when you share them. A worm is like a plague - it spreads by itself across networks without needing a host. A Trojan is like a poisoned gift - it looks useful but hides something nasty inside. Ransomware is like a kidnapper - it locks your files and demands payment. Prevention is better than cure!

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Malware TaxonomyWhat is Malware?Types of Malware

Practice Questions for Malware Types

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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