Presentation on computer virus
- 1. Presentation Topic: Computer Virus & Spy Ware Presenting by: Shashank Roy MBA 1st Sem Roll No: 22
- 2. What is Computer Virus? Definition: A computer virus is a malicious software program loaded onto a user’s computer without the user’s knowledge and performs malicious actions. Viruses are unique from other forms of malware in that they are self-replicating capable of copying themselves across files or other computers without a user's consent.
- 4. Why programmers create computer viruses? For creating and spreading malware. To attack the products of specific companies or organization. To distribute political messages. To steal sensitive information (credit card numbers, passwords, personal details, data etc.) To prove a point, to prove it can be done, to prove ones skill or for revenge purposes To cripple a computer or network
- 5. Ways of computer viruses enter our computer As attachments of funny, images, greeting cards, or audio and video files. By downloads on the Internet. By download any illicit software or other files. Online ads . Social media.
- 6. How to detect virus? User created files have strange names. The drive light keeps flashing when you are not doing anything. Program takes longer to load. The computer doesn’t remember CMOs settings. The program size keeps changing.
- 7. Kinds of computer viruses Trojan Horse Worms Adware Rootkits Macro virus Multipartite Virus Boot sector virus
- 8. What is Spyware? Spyware is unwanted software that infiltrates your computing device, stealing your internet usage data and sensitive information. Spyware is classified as a type of malware — malicious software designed to gain access to or damage your computer, often without your knowledge. Spyware gathers your personal information and relays it to advertisers, data firms, or external users. Some of the most ill-famed spyware companies are Gator, Bonze Buddy, Cool web search, Direct revenue.
- 10. How did spy ware get on your computer? Clicking a button on a pop-up window. Browser add-ons. Piggybacked software installation Drive-by download. Installing a software package or agreeing to add functionality to any Web browser
- 11. Top 10 Anti Virus of 2018 Code Red Melissa My Doom ILOVEYOU PosionIvy Conficker Storm Form Zeus Reference: https://mobiviki.com/2018/05/03/top-10-most- destructive-computer-virus-ever-2018/
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