software which is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain authorised access to a computer system.
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Phishing
attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
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Human error
something has been done that was not intended by the person
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Types of malware
Malware' is an umbrella term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software, including computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, scareware, and other malicious programs
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How does malware spread
spread: Email: Cybercriminals are notorious for including malicious attachments and links in emails that appear to come from friends, reputable organizations, or other trusted sources
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How to stop it
Check URL, check real website, check if the website looks real, check grammar
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Virus
type of malware that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.
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worm
standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers
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Trojan
any malicious computer program which is used to hack into a computer by misleading users of its true intent
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Ransomware
data kidnapping, an exploit in which the attacker encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key
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Spyware
aims to gather information about a person or organization without their knowledge, that may send such information to another entity without the consumer's consent, or that asserts control over a device without the consumer's knowledge.
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Adware
software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material such as banners or pop-ups when a user is online.
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attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
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Phishing
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something has been done that was not intended by the person
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Card 4
Front
Malware' is an umbrella term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software, including computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, scareware, and other malicious programs
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Card 5
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spread: Email: Cybercriminals are notorious for including malicious attachments and links in emails that appear to come from friends, reputable organizations, or other trusted sources
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