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Types Of Malware (What is Adware? (Purpose of Adware:
The purpose of…
Types Of Malware
What is Adware?
Purpose of Adware:
The purpose of Adware is to generate Revenue for its Author
How to Mitigate:
Install,run and keep updated a security software package.
Do not open any files from an unknown source.
Do not click any links in emails
How Adware works:
Automatically shows adverts,such as pop-ups.It may also be in the interface of a software package or on an installation screen.Adware by itself is harmless,however some Adware include Spyware such as key loggers
What is Bot?
How Bot malware works:
Allows a cyber-security attack to take control of an infected computer system without the user's knowledge.
Purpose of Bot malware:
The purpose of Bot Malware is to take control of an computer system :
How to Mitigate:
Install,run and keep updated a security software package.
Do not open any files from an unknown source.
Do not click any links in emails
What is Bug?
How Bug malware works:
Allows a cyber-security attack to take control of an infected computer system without the user's knowledge.
Purpose of Bug malware:
Bugs are connected to software and are flaws that produce unwanted outcomes
How to Mitigate:
Check for and install any patches that are released by software vendors.
What is Trojan Horse?
Purpose of Adware:
The purpose of Adware is to generate Revenue for its Author
How to Mitigate:
Install,run and keep updated a security software package.
Do not open any files from an unknown source.
Do not click any links in emails
How Bug malware works:
Allows a cyber-security attack to take control of an infected computer system without the user's knowledge.
What is Spyware?
How Spyware malware works:
Usually hidden from a user and can be difficult to detect.It is often secretly installed on a user's personal computer without their knowledge.Some spywares such as keyloggers,however,maybe installed intentionally to monitor users.
Can also install additional software or redirect web browsers to different websites. s
How to Mitigate:
Install,run and keep updated a security software package.
Do not open any files from an unknown source.
Do not click any links in emails
Purpose of spyware:
The purpose of spyware is to collect data from an infected computer system,including personal information,like websites visited,user logins and financial information
What is Ransomware?
How Ransomware malware works:
Restricts user access to the computer system by encrypting files or locking down the computer system.A message is usually displayed to force the user to pay so that the restrictions will be lifted and the user given back access to the data or computer system.It is spread like a worm
How to Mitigate:
Install,run and keep updated a security software package.
Do not open any files from an unknown source.
Do not click any links in emails
Purpose of Ransomware:
The purpose of Ransomware is to hold a computer system captive and demands a ransom usually money to release.
What is Rootkit?
How Bug malware works:
Allows a cyber-security attack to take control of an infected computer system without the user's knowledge.
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Purpose of Adware:
The purpose of Adware is to generate Revenue for its Author
What is Malware?
Malware (Malicious software) is installed on a computer system and collects information about users without their knowledge or consent
What is a Botnet?
a botnet is usually several computers being infected by a bot malware.This then allows the botnet ,and the person who created it control of the computer systems