Select the correct match | i. | A type of program that is created with the purpose of causing damage, stealing data or abusing co…

Question

Select the correct match:

Choose the correct option.

1. A. i-1, ii-3, iii-4, iv-2
2. B. i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1 (Correct answer)
3. C. i-3, ii-4, iii-1, iv-2
4. D. i-1, ii-2, iii-4, iv-3

Correct Answer

Option B — i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1.

Key Points

• Malware (2) — software created to damage systems, steal data or abuse resources; it covers viruses, worms, trojans and ransomware.
• Phishing (3) — fraudulent messages designed to trick a recipient into revealing passwords or account details, usually by impersonating a trusted sender.
• Patents (4) — legal protection preventing others from making, using or selling an invention for a fixed term.
• Privacy (1) — the right to control your personal information and decide who may use it.

Additional Information

• The main categories of malware are worth separating, since they are asked individually:
  • Virus — attaches to a host file and needs the user to run it
  • Worm — self-replicating and spreads across a network unaided
  • Trojan — disguised as legitimate software
  • Ransomware — encrypts files and demands payment
  • Spyware / Keylogger — records activity or keystrokes covertly
• Phishing has named variants by channel: vishing by voice call, smishing by SMS, and spear phishing when a specific individual is targeted.
• The common defence measures — a firewall, updated antivirus and two-factor authentication — round out this topic for cyber-awareness questions.