network malicious software
defenition: malware is any piece of software that is designed with the intent to damage, disrupt or gain unauthorised access to your device.
Types of malicious software:
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Viruses: need an already infected active operating system
Bots and Botnet
Worms
ways to prevent malware
trojan horses:
Keep your computer and software updated
Be careful about opening email attachments or images
use antivirus software
Ransomware: Ransomware denies or restricts access to your own files.
Adware and Scams: one of the better-known types of malware. It serves pop-ups and display ads that often have no relevance to you.
spyware: Spyware secretly records your online activity, harvesting your data and collecting personal information such as usernames, passwords and surfing habits.
Spam and Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack, rather than a type of malware. But is a common method of cyber attack.
Definition: Just as it sounds, a Trojan Horse is a malicious program that disguises itself as a legitimate file. Because it looks trustworthy, users download it and… hey presto, in storms the enemy.
Effects:
Delete, modify and capture data
Harvest your device as part of a botnet
Spy on your device
Gain access to your network
Definition: a computer that’s been infected with malware so it can be controlled remotely by a hacker
Effects:
Keylogging, screenshots and webcam access
Spreading other types of malware
Sending spam and phishing messages
spread via software
Effects:
Modify and delete files
Inject malicious software onto computers
Replicate themselves over and over to deplete system resources
Steal your data
Install a convenient backdoor for hackers