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Threats (virus (A virus attempts to make a computer system unreliable, A…
Threats
virus
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A virus a computer program that replicates itself and spreads from computer to computer. Viruses can increase their chances of spreading to other computers by infecting files on a network file system or file system that is accessed by other computers.
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Install, run and keep updated security software package
worm
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A worm can use a computer network to spread. Unlike a computer virus, it does NOT need to attach itself to an existing program. Worms always cause some harm to a network, even if it’s only consuming the bandwidth.
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Install, run and keep updated security software package
trojan horse
A Trojan horse is a standalone malicious program designed to give full control of an infected PC to another PC.
Trojans often appear to be some that is wanted or needed by the user of a PC. They can be hidden in valid programs and software (e.g. games). Trojan horse can make copies of themselves, steal information, or harm the host computer systems.
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Install, run and keep updated security software package
adware
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Advertisements pops up. When you click it it pays the author. It may also be in the user interface of an software package ot on an screen. Adware by itself is harmless however some adware may include spyware as keyloggers.
Install,run and keep updated a security software package do not click on any files on any unknown source or links.
bot
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Allows cyber security attacker to take control of an infected computer system without their knowledge.
Install,run and keep updated a security software package
bug
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The result of a human error during coding of software. Most bugs can be fixed.security bugs are the most severe types and can allow cyber attacker to bypass user authentication or steal data.
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