KwickClips Computer Science · 42 sec · free
Which malware spreads without you opening anything?
Short answer. A worm.
What does adware do?
It floods you with ads and pop-ups.
Malware types
| Type | How |
|---|---|
| Virus | Needs a file |
| Worm | Spreads alone |
| Trojan | Fake app |
| Ransomware | Locks files |
Remember
| Spyware spies, adware shows ads |
Virus, worm or trojan? They are not the same. Here is the difference. A virus needs a host file. A worm spreads alone. A trojan hides in a fake app. Ransomware locks your files. Also remember, spyware spies and adware shows ads.
This clip is from the full lesson: Malware: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Spyware, Adware and Ransomware — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications (165), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science Essentials (083), CBSE Class 11 Information Technology (802)
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