(a) State what is meant by the term malware. [1] (b) Describe two different types of malware. [2] (c) State one way to protect a computer from malware. [1]
Question 1 Report
(a) State what is meant by the term malware. [1]
(b) Describe two different types of malware. [2]
(c) State one way to protect a computer from malware. [1]
Answer Details
(a) Malware is malicious software that is specifically designed to damage, disrupt or gain unauthorised access to a computer system. [1] It is created with harmful intent and can be installed without the user's knowledge or consent.
(b) Two different types of malware:
- A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to legitimate files or programs and replicates when the infected file is opened, potentially corrupting or deleting data, slowing down the system, or spreading to other computers. [1]
- Ransomware is malware that encrypts or locks the user's files and then demands a payment (ransom) in exchange for restoring access to the data. [1]
(c) One way to protect a computer from malware is to install reputable anti-virus/anti-malware software and keep it updated, so that it can detect and remove the latest threats before they can cause harm. [1]
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