Some risky things look harmless. Can you tell which is which?
What is malware?
MALware = MALicious softWARE Software designed to harm your device, steal your information or spy on you.
Meet the malware 👹
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Virus
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Virus
Code that copies itself and spreads from file to file and device to device, damaging or destroying data.
Like a cold: it spreads from one to the next.
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Spyware
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Spyware
Secretly installed to spy on you. A keylogger records every key you press, and some spyware can hijack your camera or microphone.
Like someone reading over your shoulder.
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Ransomware
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Ransomware
Locks your files, often using encryption, and demands money (a ransom) to unlock them.
Like a thief changing your lock, then charging you for the key.
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Trojan horse
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Trojan horse
Pretends to be something useful, like a free game, but secretly carries malware.
Like the wooden horse in the old story: it looks like a gift.
Meet your defenders 🛡️
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Anti-virus
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Anti-virus
Scans your device for malware, then deletes it or stops it being installed.
Like a doctor who checks you over and treats you.
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Firewall
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Firewall
Checks the data going in and out of your device or network and blocks anything not allowed.
Like a security guard checking everyone at the door.
Outbreak! Defend the school network
Pick how the virus arrives, choose your defences, then release the virus.
1. How does the virus arrive?
2. Choose your defences
Tip: you can switch the anti-virus ON while the virus is spreading.
3. Go!
☁️ The Internet
Infected computers
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Homework files destroyed
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Investigate: How does malware get in?
ℹ️ How to play
Close all five cases! Pick a case. Where you see glowing parts, tap them to find the clues. Then decide what you would do - but careful, some choices have consequences!