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Mal Ware Notes Aqa A Level 2025

The document outlines three types of malware: Worms, which self-replicate across computers; Trojans, which disguise themselves as benign files to trick users; and Viruses, which require a host file to activate and can spread through networks or physical media. Each type has distinct methods of infection and propagation. Understanding these types is essential for computer security.

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Mal Ware Notes Aqa A Level 2025

The document outlines three types of malware: Worms, which self-replicate across computers; Trojans, which disguise themselves as benign files to trick users; and Viruses, which require a host file to activate and can spread through networks or physical media. Each type has distinct methods of infection and propagation. Understanding these types is essential for computer security.

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Types of malware that can infect

computers
Worms
● Pieces of malicious software that can
self-replicate between computers
● Either within a network or by users downloading
and running a malicious file
Trojans
● A type of malware that is disguised as a benign
file
● Users can be tricked into opening this file
● Often spread as email attachments or
downloaded from malicious websites
Viruses
● Require a host file in which to reside
● These files are typically executable files
● Can lie dormant in a computer until their host file
is opened or run
● Can spread between computers over a private
network, the Internet or even
through the use of physical media

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