Malware

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  • Created by: horme0520
  • Created on: 15-09-20 13:45
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  • Malware
    • Anti-virus software
      • Provides real time information on whether any files have been infected or not
      • When the file is opened the software checks if the file has been infected
      • Can identify and quarantine infected files
        • Quarantine files - prevents them from being opened, attempts to remove the malware, can destroy the file if needed
    • Anti-malware software
      • Performs periodic scans of the device
      • Detects unknown pieces of software and removes them
    • Firewalls
      • Either a piece of hardware or software which sits between the device and the internet
      • Inspect and filter incoming and outgoing data
      • Stops hackers and malware from accessing the network
      • Can perform packet filtering
        • Inspects all data packets and drops those that don't meet certain requirements
      • Only allows traffic from certain known sources and IP addresses
      • Prevent denial of service attacks
      • Blocks access to certain parts of the network such as Port 22
        • Port 22 allows people to access the network remotely
    • Through installations
      • More commonly known as trojan horse viruses
      • Willingly installed while disguised as another software
        • Security updates
        • Software drivers
    • Through attachments
      • Opening attachments in emails can include a small program given permission to run on the network
        • Word documents
        • Excel documents
      • Can be set up to install malware
    • Through replication
      • A worm or a virus can easily spread through a network once it is on there
        • This process is called self-replication

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