Computer Science

any software designed to harm, exploit or secretly control a computer system, network or device

to spread something harmful like a virus or malware into a system

the act of taking something that doesn’t belong to you, without permission and with no intention of giving it back

the money cybercriminals demand after locking files or systems

Malware: malicious software

This unit enables pupils to develop awareness of a range of cybersecurity threats that impact the world and us as individuals. They will explore different forms of attack, both non-automated and automated and how encryption tools can be used to protect communication.

Cyber threats and security

What is the term for software designed to harm, exploit or secretly control a system or device?

to demand payment after locking files or systems

it tracks user activity and steals sensitive information

What does a trojan malware disguise itself as?

a virus spreads on its own, while a worm needs user action

a virus only affects networks, while a worm affects devices

a worm only affects computers, while a virus affects phones

a worm spreads on its own, while a virus needs user action

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

malware only affects computers, not phones or tablets

malware cannot infect devices connected to the internet

malware can infect any internet-connected device, including phones and tablets

malware only targets large organisations, not individuals

Which of the following statements about malware is True?

a technique to improve computer performance

a cybercrime that manipulates people into revealing confidential information

Which of the following is NOT a social engineering technique?

Who is the target in social engineering attacks?

What is the social engineering technique where someone pretends to be a trusted person to gain confidential information?

What is the social engineering technique where cybercriminals use fake emails or websites to trick people into revealing confidential information?

What is the technique called where users are redirected to fake websites to steal their information?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Malware: malicious software

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.