Spyware

Congratulations! Go back to the game board sorryTry againSorryTry againWhat is a virus?

A small piece of software that piggybacks on real programsA small piece of software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate itself.An attachment to e-mail messages, but does not replicate itself by automatically mailing itself to dozens of people in the victim's e-mail address book.The program claims to do one thing, but instead does damage when you run it.You can prevent spyware by.

Using a spyware scannerUse a pop-up blocker.Disable Active-X.Be suspicious about installing new software.Close pop-up adds instead of clicking on them.

Video game addiction is excessive or compulsive use of computer and video games that interferes with daily life.

Facts about video game addictionChildren who play four to five hours a day, they no time for their family, homework, friends, or play sports.Adults who play video games for four to five hours a day, they have no time for their family, friends, and their jobs.

warning signs for video game addiction !

Playing for increasing amounts of time

Thinking about gaming during other activities

Gaming to escape from real-life problems, anxiety, or depressionLying to friends and family

Feeling irritable when trying to cut down on gaming

What does MMORPG stand forMassive multiplayer online role playing gameMassive more online role playing gameMassive multiplayer on role playing gameMassive more on role playing game

What is the base number of binary code?0

1

2

10Are virus creators becoming more sophisticated?TrueFalseHow do you get rid of spyware?Get rid of your computerBuy legitimate anti-spyware softwareRestart your computer multiple timesSpend billions of dollars on someone who can fix the problem

Which age group is at the most risk for gaming addiction?20-2510-3151-5515-30

Translate 495 into binary code.111111111

111101111

000100010

101010101

Does a worm usually exploit some sort of security hole in a piece of software or the operating system?TrueFalseHow can you prevent spyware from infecting your computer?

Dont click on popup addsPrevent spyware scansClick on ONLY one popup add to make them all go awayStop getting on the internetWhich one is not what you can do to protect your children from video games addiction?Logs of when the child plays and for how longLet your children play as long as they canNot care about themDont care about how they react

What is 100111010 in normal numbers?1000

3

314

506Why are computer viruses are called virusesComputer viruses are called viruses because they share some of the traits of biological viruses.A person has to write the code, test it to make sure it spreads properly and then release it.They just are.It has the ability to load viruses into memory so they could keep running in the background as long as the computer remained on.

VirusesA virus is a small piece of software that piggybacks on real programs. For example, a virus might attach itself to a program such as a spreadsheet program.WormsA worm is a small piece of software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate itself. A copy of the worm scans the network for another machine that has a specific security hole. It copies itself to the new machine using the security hole, and then starts replicating from there, as well.The Origins of VirusesComputer viruses are called viruses because they share some of the traits of biological viruses. A computer virus passes from computer to computer like a biological virus passes from person to personThe Evolution of VirusesAs virus creators became more sophisticated, they learned new tricks. One important trick was the ability to load viruses into memory so they could keep running in the background as long as the computer remained on.SpywareVideo Game AddictionBinary NumbersViruses $100$100$100$100$200$200$200$200$300$300$300$300$400$400$400$400$500$500$500$500Game boardCongratulations, You Earned $100 !Go Back to the Game Board

Sorry, You Got Question 1 WrongHelpful Hint:Spyware masquerades Itself

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Sorry, You Got Question 2 WrongHelpful Hint:You cannot order spyware onto your computer.

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If your computer/laptop is infected by spyware, can it be fixed?

YesNo Its possibleNone of the aboveCongratulations, You Earned $300Go Back to the Game Board

Sorry, You Got Question 3 Wrong Helpful Hint:Your Computer isnt completely hopeless if its infected by spyware.

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Sorry, You Got Question 4 WrongHelpful Hint:Spending an extreme amount of money to fix one computer is not necessary.

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Bibliographyhttp://l3d.cs.colorado.edu/courses/CSCI1200-96/binary.html