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(Malware (Malware comes from two words: (Malicious – to cause an act of…

- - - - They replicate their code in other programs
      - They infect other computers
      - They harm the computer by deleting,
        corrupting or modifying files
    - - They might cause no damage to the
        attacked computers
      - They slow down networks and computers
  - - - The Trojans brought the horse into the city, allowing the Greeks to open the city gates letting the army in to destroy Troy
    - - They have a program, game or cracked
        file which is something the user wants
      - They have negative program code which causes damage, takes control, or provides access to the computer
  - - - Adware displays unwanted advertisements
    - - Can cause difficulties connecting
        to the internet
      - Can record passwords and
        personal data entered
  - - - A rootkit is a set of
        programs that aims
        to gain root or administrator access
        to a computer
- - - - Hacking systems can be fun or a challenge
      - There is a sense of achievement
      - Friends may give respect of hacking achievements
    - - Ransoms can be made to prevent attacks from happening
      - Ransomware can be used to encrypt a computer until you pay
    - - Attacks such as Denial-of-Service stop websites working
      - Viruses can slow down computers and delete files
    - - The aim is to find intellectual property such as designs or blueprints for products, business strategies or software source code
    - - Employees that are unhappy may attack the company
      - Friends / family may attack each other if upset over something
    - - Credit card and financial details are stolen to gain money
      - Company information may also be stolen
  - - - Make the computer run different programs
        such as a virus or a botnet
      - Steal information
      - Damage files by corrupting or
        deleting them