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Malware and cyberattacks: Edexcel GCSE Computer Science questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Computer Science exam question on 5.3.1 Malware and cyberattacks, 2022–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(a)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.1 Malware and cyberattacks
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  2. Q3(c)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.1 Malware and cyberattacks
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  3. Q3(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks5.3.1 Malware and cyberattacks
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  4. Q3(b)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.1 Malware and cyberattacks
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  5. Q3(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 1

    2 marks5.3.1 Malware and cyberattacks
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All 5 questions on Malware and cyberattacks, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify the law that is broken when a person gains unauthorised access to a computer system. (1) A Computer misuse B Consent C Copyright D Intellectual propert
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q3(c)(ii) (1 mark): Identify the type of malware that attaches itself to other files. (1) A Keylogger B Trojan C Virus D Worm
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q3(a) (2 marks): Computer worms are a type of malware. Describe one way that a worm can move from machine to machine. (2)
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): Name the type of malware used in this cyberattack. (1)
  5. Specimen, Paper 1, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one way that digital systems may be vulnerable to cyberattacks when users do not properly maintain their software. (2)

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