All about computer malwares
- 1. • A malicious software • Any kind of unwanted program. • Installs without your consent on your PC. • It includes virus, worms, trojans, rootkits, backdoor. •It is created by people to intentionally damage computers.
- 2. To partially control the user’s PC To track the user’s activity To capture important data, financial details To commit fraud To blackmail and ask for ransom
- 3. 1) Trojan horse A malicious program that is disguised as useful and legitimate software. 2) Virus Self-replicating program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable code or documents. 3) Worm Self-replicating program, similar to virus, but is self-contained (does not need to be part of another program). Spreads by exploiting service vulnerabilities. 4) Backdoor Software that allows access to a computer system bypassing the normal authentication procedures. 5) Rootkit A stealthy type of software, typically malicious, designed to hide the existence of certain processes or programs from normal methods of detection.
- 4. They generally spread via email attachments and internet downloads. They run without you being aware about them. It can damage your software, hardware and files.
- 5. They both multiply and spread themselves to other computers to cause damage. How are Trojans and Worms different? Trojans get into your PC via a program and then cause damage, whereas a worm gets into your PC via email and cause damage or effect functioning by multiplying.
- 6. Never open an email from an unknown user. Do not click on email links until you are completely aware about what it contains. Use a good anti-virus and Antispyware software and keep it up to date. Update your PC regularly. Do not install without knowing.
- 7. Antivirus software is a computer program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disinfect or remove malicious software programs, such as viruses and worms.
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