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knowing the different types of malware: a software made to damage computers
knowing the different types of malware: a software made to damage computers
spyware
spyware is a malware that tracks and monitors your movements. it tracks you and sends that information to companies and then those companies send you target advertisements
phishing
phishing is a scam that tries to fish you for your information, it makes you think your accessing a website and it divulges your personal/financial information
trojan horse
a trojan horse is a malware that delete data, compromise security, relay or spam porn and infect your computer
virus
a virus is a living counterpart that infects your computer taking control over it, it looks for passwords, credit card numbers and sensitive data
how to prevent getting a virus: install an anti virus malware
secure your network
examples of viruses:
Boot Sector Virus
Web Scripting Virus
Browser Hijacker
Resident Virus
Direct Action Virus
Polymorphic Virus
File Infector Virus
Multipartite Virus
worm
a worm is a malware that usually gets sent via email, it sends a copy of itself to others in your address book and is used to send viruses