3.6 Fundamentals of Cyber SecurityIntroduction

The Digital Diseases

Part of Types of Malware · GCSE GCSE Computer Science revision

This introduction covers The Digital Diseases within Types of Malware for GCSE Computer Science. 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 topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 1 of 9 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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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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