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On line threats and how to avoid the (Spyware (How is it harmful (It can…
On line threats and how to avoid the
Virus
Level of Seriousness :skull_and_crossbones: :skull_and_crossbones:
Viruses are very dangerous threats as they could be fatal for your machine Your device could be hacked and be doing illegal activities. They are also very expensive to fix. Need specialist help. Viruses are also invisible and hard to detect.
Define
Tips
Harms
Threat
Phishing
Phishing is a scam where criminals typically send emails to thousands of people.
What is it?
How is it harmful?
By entering your own personal information
Tips on how to avoid it
Do not open emails which you are being suspect. Do not forward emails which you suspect as being scams.
How does it compare with other threats?
It is more serious than a virus because phishing sends emails to thousands of people
Identity theft
What is it
Identity theft is when someone uses another person name on the computer
How does it compare with other threats
It is more serious because you get stalked,
Tips on how to avoid it
Do not share account account information with friends family or other people.
How is it harmful
Trojan
What is it
Malicous computer program
Is it more harmful than others
Tips on how to avoid it
Block files that carry malware
Cyberbullying
How to avoid it
Talk to a trusted adult
What is it
Communication to bully a person
Denial of service attacks
The denial of service attacks is harmful because an attacker can attempt to delete all personal information..
How is it harmful
What is it
Preventing a web server from providing a service by overwhelming it with so many requests that it is unable to cope.
How does it compare with other threats?
Spyware
What is it
It collects the owners personal information
How is it harmful
It can collect personal information
It is more than a virus because it can see personal information
Tips on how to avoid it
Uninstall one antivirus program before you install another.
How does it compare with other threats
Denial of service attacks
Spam
What is it
How is it harmful
How does it compare with other threats
Spam is junk mail
You can just put the email in trash on your laptop