Types of Malware

Computer ScienceOCRGCSEUnit: 3.6 Fundamentals of Cyber Security
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The Digital Diseases

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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What is Malware?

Malware (malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, network, or to steal data. There are many different types, each with different methods of spreading and causing harm.

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

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