malware
- Created by: Safeerah
- Created on: 26-02-21 13:00
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- Malware
- Virus
- Infiltrates a computer system to cause damage in several different ways
- Designed to spread from host to host and has the ability to replicate itself
- Signs of a computer virus
- Frequent pop-up windows
- Unusually slow computer performance
- Unknown programs that start up when you turn on your computer
- How to protect against a virus:
- Using trusted anti-virus software
- Avoid clicking on pop-up adverts
- scan email attachments and downloaded files before opening
- Worms
- Malicious program that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer
- Can be transmitted through:
- Software Vulnerabilities
- Spam email attachments
- SMS messages
- Trojan
- Malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software
- Once activated it can an enable cyber-criminals to spy on a person and steal sensitive data.
- Unlike computer viruses and worms, Trojans are not able to self-replicate
- How to recognise:
- Poor device performance
- Strange device behaviour
- Pop-up and spam interruptions
- Spyware
- Malicious software that steals internet usage data and sensitive information
- Types of spyware:
- Adware
- Trojan
- Tracking cookies
- System Monitors
- Virus
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