Knock out the false malware claims

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Three of these claims about malware and spam are false.

   Choices

   1. Item

      A worm can spread without using email

      Correct

      Yes

   2. Explanation

      Trojan horses do not infect other files and do not self replicate.

      Item

      A Trojan horse copies itself into files

   3. Explanation

      A virus can hide for weeks, months or even years before it damages anything.

      Item

      A virus damages files the moment it lands

   4. Explanation

      Viruses ride in on attachments that come with spam, so spam is a threat.

      Item

      Spam is a nuisance and not a threat

Instructions

Tap the three false statements about malware and spam to clear them from the board.

Explanation