A botnet is a number of Internet-connected devices, each of which is running one or more bots. They steal data, send spam, and allows the attacker to access the device
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virus
A piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
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ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless a ransom (cash) is paid.
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adware
oftware that displays ads like banners or pop-ups when a user is online.downloads advertising
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Spyware
software that lets a user to collect information about another's computer activities by sending data secretly from their hard drive.
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Trojan Horse
gives malicious users access to your system, possibly allowing confidential or personal information to be accessed.Trojans do not reproduce by infecting other files or self-replicate
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A piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
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virus
Card 3
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Ransomware is a type of malicious software that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless a ransom (cash) is paid.
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Card 4
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oftware that displays ads like banners or pop-ups when a user is online.downloads advertising
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Card 5
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software that lets a user to collect information about another's computer activities by sending data secretly from their hard drive.
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