Practice Adware (1.7) - Basic Malware Analysis - Introductory Cyber Security
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Question 1 Easy

What is adware?

💡 Hint: Think about what placeholders ads represent on your device.

Question 2 Easy

How does adware typically get installed?

💡 Hint: Consider what options you see when installing free programs.

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Question 1

What is a key characteristic of adware?

It installs itself without any user action
It primarily spreads via email
It displays advertisements

💡 Hint: Think about the main purpose of adware.

Question 2

Adware can sometimes track user data without consent. (True/False)

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of unwanted surveillance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have been experiencing numerous pop-up ads on your computer after downloading free software. Discuss the implications of having adware installed. What steps would you take to remove it?

💡 Hint: Think about both the impact on your daily use and your privacy.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how different user behaviors during software installation can influence the likelihood of adware being installed. What best practices should users adopt when installing software?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how distraction during installation affects user choices.

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