Malware and Viruses
Malware
Some main problems malware can cause
Malware usually spreads
The best steps to take to prevent the spread of malware
The first thing you should do if you think your computer has malware
6 types of malware
Think carefully before you open email attachments.
Be careful about sites you visit and where you download from.
Keep your operating system and program software up to date.
Virus scan any new software that you download.
Use antivirus software.
Back up important data.
Disconnect from your network. If the device is on a wifi network, turn the network off.
Trojan horse
Adware
Worms
Spyware
Viruses
Ransomware
A drive-by attack occurs when a victim gets malware just by visiting a site that is not secure. In this type of attack, the user does not even need to open or click on anything. Just by visiting the infected website, the malware will begin to download.
Pirated programs are copies of software that people post online offering them as a free download. Because it is illegal to download pirated software, the hackers know there is little chance of getting caught adding malware to these downloads.
The most common way malware is spread through email attachments. When the user downloads and then opens an email attachment, it allows the malware program to launch. The program then replicates on the user’s computer and will try to send itself to more computers.
You have probably heard of viruses, but there are several other types of malware. Some malware software programs can attack a computer system’s files and steal passwords.
There are many different types of malware, the worst of which are designed to damage computers and networks.
They can also be used to spy on companies or individuals. Recently there have been a number of ransomware attacks on large companies.
Malware causes problems from locking a user out of their files to the theft of money or information.
These companies were forced to pay large amounts of money to hackers to release their data.
The word malware is a combination of the words malicious and software. Malware is actually one of the biggest threats on the internet today.
A software program that is installed without the owner’s knowledge or permission.