Malware used in cybercrime
- 1. Types, differences & prevention
- 2. Malware, short for Malicious Software is any software used to Disrupt computer operation Gather sensitive information Gain access to private computer systems
- 3. Spyware Adware Keyboard logger Ransom ware Rogue software & scare ware Viruses Trojan horses Worms
- 4. A software program that monitors your computer usage without your knowledge and can Eat up system resources Affect performance Steal confidential data Keep track of what websites you visit
- 5. A program that delivers targeted advertising content to users often by gathering information from a user’s computer about what the user does online and which websites are visited.
- 6. Adware can Change your homepage Flood your screen with multiple pop-up ads Install tool bars in your browser Read cookies installed on your computer
- 7. A program that keeps track of every keystroke that you type at your computer. Can gain access to your passwords, account numbers, credit card numbers and other personal data.
- 8. Applications that use unethical marketing practices to trick users into paying for and downloading worthless or malicious software pretending as computer security software. They display a bogus message announcing that your computer has been infected with spyware Message is formatted to display as if it was coming from your own security software
- 10. A form of malware in which user’s files are encrypted or the system is disabled if the ransom is not paid. “Ransom” consists of Sending a premium SMS text message A wired transfer Online payment voucher services The digital currency ‘bitcoin’
- 11. Ransomware can: Encrypt text files, Word documents, PDF’s, JPG picture files Display false notices in the name of law enforcement agencies that your system had been used in illegal activities Imitate Windows product activation notices Could be an empty threat
- 13. Is a malware program that installs without user’s consent Is attached to an executable file Replicates by inserting copies of itself into other programs, data files etc. A virus can Steal hard disk space or CPU time Access private information Corrupt data
- 14. A non-self-replicating type of malware Looks legitimate (in the form of a music/ movie/game file) Act as a backdoor, contacting a controller which can have unauthorized access to the affected computer
- 15. Standalone malware computer program Does not need to attach itself to an existing program Replicates itself to spread to other computers over a network
- 16. Using genuine operating system and keeping it up to date Regularly update everything installed on your computer Use a good anti-virus and anti-spyware software Use a built-in or third party firewall Uninstall toolbars, plug-ins and other software that you don’t use
- 17. Don’t open email attachments or downloaded files without verifying their source Be wary of clicking links in emails and while browsing Be alert to fake virus warnings, often within web browser windows, that encourage you to download, install or purchase unfamiliar software Heed warnings from web browsers, search engines and security products
- 18. Thank You