Computer & Online Safety Basics / Staying safe online
Lesson 17 of 30
Malware types
Malware is any software built to cause harm. Viruses and worms spread, trojans pretend to be useful, spyware watches you, and ransomware locks your files until you pay.
Key points
- Ransomware: encrypts files for money
- Trojan: hides inside something you wanted
- Keylogger: records what you type
Quiz · +10 XP
Which malware encrypts your files and demands payment?
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