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Network Security Threats (Rogue security software (Symptomes (Constantly…
Network Security Threats
Rogue security software
Install or update security settings
(Download program to remove virus)
Solution
Install firewall
Updating operating software to the latest versions
Malicious software as a internet fraud
Symptomes
Constantly alert users
Mimics anti malware
Freeze computer
Increase in POPUPS
Mistakes in spelling and grammar
Adware
Tracks Data of Users (Browsing Habits)
with user's consent (true adware)
adware clause hidden under user agreement docs
(since no one reads them)
without user's consent (malware)
shows pop-ups & ads
(what makes you notice it's presence)
slows down computer process & internet speed
A legitimate source of income
companies allow users to try their software for free, but shows ads while they use it
SOLUTION
Read The User Agreement! (Joke)
Spyware
Similar to adware (installed on your device without consent)
Contains keyloggers (records personal info) :warning:
passwords
credit cars number
email address
Reputation: DANGEROUS
High risk of identitiy theft
softwares has 'logs' type documents that stores past input (whatever you type or what ever process run) spyware attacks these files (exploitation)
SOLUTION
Enable Firewall
Install patches on software (the one that's not the spyware)
Download anti-spyware software
Beware of popup- configure popup setting in browser (sometimes in extension)
Re-install browser