malicious software designed to gain access to a computer to cause problems

malware that spreads between computers and interferes with their normal operation

malware that spreads through a network and uses resources to slow it down

malware that has been disguised as a harmless program

automated programs that perform tasks repeatedly

Malicious software

Computing

This unit takes pupils on a journey of discovery about techniques used by cybercriminals to steal data, disrupt systems and infiltrate networks. They will consider the value of data to organisations and what it is used for. They will look at social engineering techniques and common cybercrimes.

Introduction to cybersecurity

gain access to a computer to cause problems

Which of the following is **not** a type of malware?

spreads between computers and interferes with their operation

spreads through networks, slowing them down

Match the following malware-related terms to their correct definitions.

What is the term for malware that locks a user’s data and demands payment to restore access?

spreads by attaching itself to files shared between computers

spreads through networks without user interaction

delivered via phishing emails or malicious downloads

Match the following malware types to how they may infect a system.

a search engine crawler indexing websites

a bot that collects sensitive user information without their agreement

Which of the following is an example of a good bot on the internet?

Which of the following is an example of personal data?

What is the term for a law or set of laws passed by Parliament?

gaining unauthorised access to a computer system

to trick users into providing sensitive information

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

Malicious software

Lesson outcome

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