Spyware
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Date:
Class:
A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does spyware secretly monitor a user's activity?
2. Does spyware need the user's permission to run?
3. Can spyware log a user's keystrokes?
4. Is spyware always obvious and easy for a user to notice?
5. Can antivirus software help detect and remove spyware?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Spyware | AA scan flagging a hidden tracking program | |
| 2Keylogger | BCaptured login details being uploaded to a remote server | |
| 3Spyware sends stolen data to attackers | CSpyware installs and runs without alerting the user | |
| 4Antivirus software can detect spyware | DSpyware can infect any connected device | |
| 5Spyware always shows a warning before installing | EMalware that secretly monitors and collects user data | |
| 6Spyware only affects old devices | FA type of spyware that records every key a user presses |
C
Definitions
Spyware
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Spyware secretly ________ user activity.
2.
Spyware can _____ your data.
3.
It runs without user __________.
4.
Spyware can log your __________.
5.
Antivirus tools can ______ spyware.
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Spyware is visible always.
B
It secretly monitors users.
C
It can log keystrokes.
Question 2
A
It runs without permission.
B
Users always see spyware run.
C
It can steal personal data.
Question 3
A
Antivirus can detect it.
B
It monitors user activity.
C
It always asks for consent.
Question 4
A
It hides on your device.
B
It logs your keystrokes.
C
It can steal your data.
D
It improves your privacy.
Question 5
A
Spyware protects your data.
B
It secretly watches users.
C
It can send data to attackers.
D
Antivirus can help remove it.
Answer Key
Spyware
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
B — False
Q3
A — Yes
Q4
A — False
Q5
B — Yes
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Spyware → Malware that secretly monitors and collects user data
Q2
Keylogger → A type of spyware that records every key a user presses
Q3
Spyware sends stolen data to attackers → Captured login details being uploaded to a remote server
Q4
Antivirus software can detect spyware → A scan flagging a hidden tracking program
Q5
Spyware always shows a warning before installing → Spyware installs and runs without alerting the user
Q6
Spyware only affects old devices → Spyware can infect any connected device
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Spyware — Malware that secretly monitors a user's activity and collects information without their knowledge or consentSection D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Spyware secretly monitors user activity.Q2
Spyware can steal your data.Q3
It runs without user permission.Q4
Spyware can log your keystrokes.Q5
Antivirus tools can detect spyware.Section E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Wrong — spyware is designed to stay hidden, not be visible to the user.
Q2
B — Wrong — spyware runs covertly; users typically do not see it running.
Q3
C — Wrong — spyware does not ask for consent; it installs and runs secretly.
Q4
D — Wrong — spyware harms privacy by collecting data, it doesn't improve it.
Q5
A — Wrong — spyware does not protect data; it collects and exposes it.